Jhulan-Chhari | Dokra Fringe Choker Necklace

Channeling the organic rhythm of rippling river reeds and sunray fringes, the Jhulan-Chhari Choker brings fluid motion to ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) metalcasting. The design centers on a gently curved horizontal bar holding a row of cast brass ring spacers, from which a fringe of graduated, paddle-tipped teardrop reeds hangs freely in a dramatic V-shaped taper. Dokra artisans shape each needle drop and spacer bead individually by hand using beeswax threads over an earthen clay base before casting in wood-fired pit kilns. Molten brass alloy displaces the melted wax, creating deep shadow lines between the freely swinging batons, natural textural variations, and a warm satin-gold sheen. Flanked by rounded brass beads and tapered black thread-wrapped terminal sleeves, the necklace is strung on an adjustable braided black cotton dori with a sliding bead closure. A statement collar piece that catches light and movement across handloom sarees, linen tunics, or contemporary open-neck silhouettes.

• Craft: Handcrafted Bengal Dokra (cire-perdue lost-wax casting) paired with thread-wrap cord craft

• Material: 100% Solid Brass / Bell Metal pendant elements with black cotton cord

• Motif: Kinetic graduated teardrop reeds / sunray fringe (Jhulan / Urmi)

• Closure: Adjustable sliding cord knot for customized high choker or collarbone fit