Arsha

Kerala, in 22kt

The full Kerala traditional vocabulary — Nagapadam, Palakka, Mullamottu, Manga, Pathakkam, Kasumala. Drawn by Mappila and Nair temple-jewellers, struck in 916 BIS gold, finished by hand. Arsha speaks the grammar that Kerala brides have worn for six centuries.

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Kerala bride adorned in traditional 22kt gold jewellery — Arsha collection, Apollo De Valeur

The Kerala vocabulary

Six centuries of ornament grammar.

Kerala's gold jewellery developed distinct forms for each occasion, caste tradition and region. Arsha carries all of them — in 916 BIS gold.

നാഗപദം

Nagapadam Mala

The iconic hooded-cobra pendant chain — centrepiece of the Kerala Hindu bridal set since the Chera period.

പലക്ക

Palakka Necklace

Rectangular gold plaques set with green glass or enamel — one of the most recognisable Kerala forms.

മുല്ലമൊട്ടു

Mullamottu

Jasmine-bud chain — delicate gold beads shaped like the mullai flower. Worn alone or layered.

മാങ്ങ

Manga Chain

Mango-motif pendant mala — one of Kerala's oldest temple-jewellery forms, still worn in weddings today.

പതക്കം

Pathakkam

Rectangular centrepiece pendant with a central stone — worn as the anchor of the bridal set.

കസുമാല

Kasumala

Coin chain — gold discs strung at intervals. Each coin is hand-stamped with the Lakshmi motif at our bench.

ഒട്ടിയാണം

Ottayana

Waist belt in gold — ceremonial ornament worn by both Nair and Mappila brides during the wedding.

ചൂടോ

Chutti

Head ornament — forehead jewellery framing the hairline, worn in classical Mohiniyattam and by brides.

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Made in Calicut

Nagapadam Mala

22kt · 916 BIS · Hand-finished · 38g approx

From ₹1.92L (gold-weight based)

Palakka Necklace

22kt · Green glass inlay · Kemp stones optional

From ₹1.4L

Kasumala

22kt · Hand-stamped Lakshmi coins · 42g

From ₹2.1L

All Arsha pieces are gold-weight priced. Making charges quoted separately at consultation.

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Arsha

Six centuries of ornament grammar.

Made in Calicut

Every piece, in one sitting.