{"title":"Terracotta Jewellery — Handcrafted Clay Earrings, Necklaces \u0026 Jewellery Sets | Soul Of Soil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJewellery made from clay has been part of human adornment for over 25,000 years — longer than metal, longer than glass, and far longer than any synthetic material used in jewellery today. Our Terracotta Jewellery collection draws on this extraordinary heritage, bringing together handcrafted clay earrings, necklaces, and jewellery sets that combine the ancient material authority of Indian terracotta with contemporary wearable design — creating pieces that are genuinely unlike anything available in mainstream jewellery retail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat makes terracotta jewellery distinctive is precisely what makes all terracotta objects distinctive: the material itself. Each piece is made from natural, unprocessed clay by skilled Indian artisan craftspeople — hand-formed, kiln-fired, and then individually decorated by hand using techniques drawn from India's richest folk art traditions. Warli dot patterns, Gond arc motifs, traditional geometric compositions, and carved relief designs in deeply pigmented colour palettes — every piece carries a visual identity that is unmistakably Indian, unmistakably handmade, and unmistakably individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTerracotta jewellery is also exceptionally lightweight — a quality that makes even statement-sized pieces comfortable for all-day wear. The material's natural warmth of tone works with virtually every skin tone and complements both Indian and Western dress equally well. Unlike metal jewellery that can cause reactions in sensitive skin, natural clay is hypoallergenic and chemical-free — a meaningful advantage for anyone with metal sensitivities who still wants to wear bold, characterful jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Terracotta Jewellery collection is organised into three subcategories — Earrings, Necklaces, and Jewellery Sets. Every piece is handmade in India, completely natural, eco-friendly, and available in a range of designs from everyday minimal pieces to bold statement jewellery for festive and special occasions. An exceptional gift for jewellery lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to wear something genuinely made by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terracotta-goddess-pendant-necklace-clay-devi-face","title":"Terracotta Goddess Pendant Necklace — Hand-Sculpted Clay Devi Face","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s jewellery you put on, and there’s jewellery that carries something with it — this pendant sits closer to the second category. A goddess face, sculpted entirely by hand rather than cast from a mould, with every feature — the set of the eyes, a small nose ring, a forehead tikka mark, the crown detail — pressed individually into the clay by the artisan who made it. No two pendants come out with identical facial detail, because none of it is templated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt roughly two and a half inches tall, the scale sits right at the point where a pendant has genuine presence without becoming heavy or overstated against the collarbone. Fired clay is naturally light, so despite the visual weight of the carved face, it wears easily through a full day without pulling at the neck the way a comparably sized metal pendant would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStrung on an adjustable black cotton cord finished with simple wooden beads on either side, the whole necklace stays entirely natural — no metal chain, no synthetic cord, nothing manufactured sitting between the clay and the wearer. That materials choice matters here specifically, since the piece is rooted in an old Indian instinct: wearing a small representation of the divine close to the body, not display jewellery but something closer to a portable, personal devotional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA genuinely meaningful gift for anyone drawn to Indian spiritual craft or looking for jewellery that carries more intention than a typical fashion accessory — the kind of piece that tends to get worn regularly rather than saved for occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-sculpted, kiln-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCord\u003c\/b\u003e — Adjustable black cotton cord, wooden bead accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Daily wear, ethnic styling, spiritual jewellery, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA face sculpted by hand, worn close enough to feel like company.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Flower earrings","offer_id":50762728866039,"sku":"SOS-035","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Semi-bloom earrings","offer_id":50762728898807,"sku":"SOS-036","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_79a8908c-64f2-4070-887f-51e62b489e87.jpg?v=1777207369"},{"product_id":"terracotta-stud-earrings-folk-art-black-red-handpainted","title":"Terracotta Stud Earrings — Hand-Painted Folk Art Clay Studs in Black \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s a specific visual trick built into this pair that’s easy to miss until someone points it out: the two earrings aren’t identical, they’re mirrored. Whatever’s painted black on the left earring shows up red on the right, and vice versa, so the pair reads as a matched set from a distance while actually being two inverted colour arrangements. It’s a deliberate move borrowed from Indian folk painting traditions that use bold, contrasting colour blocks to generate visual energy rather than symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach circular stud carries a swirling division reminiscent of a yin-yang split, filled in with hand-painted teardrop and dot motifs in black, red, white, and small yellow accents. None of it is stencilled — every dot, every teardrop shape, every dividing line between colour sections is painted freehand, which is why the exact motif placement shifts slightly between any two pairs even when the overall composition looks consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe flat circular form sits close to the earlobe rather than dangling, which keeps the earring sturdy and genuinely comfortable through a full day — no swing, no snagging on hair or clothing, just steady colour and pattern sitting close to the face. Steel posts keep things simple and low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese read as bold from across a room without requiring any risk in how they’re worn day to day — a rare combination for folk-art-inspired jewellery, most of which tends to demand either a dedicated outfit or a specific occasion to make sense. The mirrored colour trick also means the pair looks slightly different depending on which side someone’s viewing from, a small detail that keeps the design interesting even after wearing them regularly for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, kiln-fired, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Mirrored black-and-red folk art composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Steel stud post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Daily wear, bold styling, folk art lovers, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack on one side, red on the other — a mirror instead of a match.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704479420663,"sku":"SOS-037","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-2_b19d708c-ee07-482a-8159-01aea1d200a4.jpg?v=1777207442"},{"product_id":"terracotta-drop-earrings-geometric-star-clay-disc-yellow-bead","title":"Terracotta Drop Earrings — Geometric Star Clay Disc with Yellow Bead Drop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEight-pointed stars turn up constantly in Indian tile work and rangoli patterns — two overlapping squares creating a shape that’s been satisfying to look at across enough centuries and enough regions that it’s basically a design constant at this point. This earring takes that motif and paints it, freehand, directly onto a black clay disc, alternating pink and teal across each triangular point until the whole star fills the circle edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking on black clay rather than natural terracotta orange changes what the paint can do — the pink and teal read brighter and sharper against a dark ground than they would against warm clay, closer to how the same colours would pop on a black tile than on unglazed pottery. Fine radiating lines etched into the background add texture without competing with the star itself, and a small yellow bead hangs below the disc, tying the cooler pink-teal palette back to something warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause the star is drawn freehand rather than stencilled, the exact angle of each point shifts slightly from one earring to the next — close enough to read as matched from normal distance, different enough up close that no two pairs are painting the identical star. Despite the visual weight of a full geometric composition covering the disc, the finished earring stays genuinely light once fired, comfortable enough for a full day without ear fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest suited to someone who wants jewellery that reads as clearly considered rather than generic — the geometric precision paired with visibly handmade imperfection is a combination that’s hard to fake with anything mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Black-fired terracotta clay, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotif\u003c\/b\u003e — Eight-pointed star, pink and teal on black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccent\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-painted yellow bead drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Statement styling, ethnic wear, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA star with eight points, drawn freehand, never quite the same twice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704929521911,"sku":"SOS-038","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot-1_6e1820e9-99b5-43b0-98f2-f1880b8b1855.jpg?v=1777231698"},{"product_id":"terracotta-drop-earrings-filigree-carved-clay-disc-gold-hooks","title":"Terracotta Drop Earrings — Filigree Carved Clay Disc with Gold Hooks","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFiligree work usually means metal — fine wire twisted and soldered into lace-like patterns. Translating that visual language into clay is a genuinely different technical problem, and this pair solves it convincingly. A large round disc, carved while the clay is still soft with swirling arabesques, spirals, and vine-like lines, then finished by hand so colour settles unevenly into the grooves versus the raised surface — the same depth effect that makes old worked metal look aged and valuable rather than flat and new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe carving has to happen before firing, which raises the stakes on every cut — there’s no correcting a slipped line once the clay hardens, so each spiral has to be right the first time. That pressure shows up as precision in the finished piece: consistent depth, confident curves, a pattern that reads as intentional rather than decorative filler. Once fired, hand-applied colour settles into the carved channels, catching light differently depending on the angle, which is most of what gives it that antique-metalwork illusion despite being entirely clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScaled generously — large enough to actually register as a statement earring from across a room, balanced enough in weight that it doesn’t drag on the ear through a full evening. Gold-toned hooks warm up the earthy clay tone rather than competing with it, and because every disc is hand-finished individually, no two pairs carry quite the same pattern density or colour settling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the kind of earring that tends to draw a direct question — where did you get these — more reliably than most jewellery in a casual collection, which makes it a strong pick either for yourself or as a gift for someone who already has plenty of standard jewellery and wants something genuinely made rather than manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Natural terracotta clay, hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-carved filigree with hand-applied contrast tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Gold-toned fish-hook wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Statement styling, festive wear, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eF\u003cstrong\u003eiligree usually means metal. This is clay pretending, convincingly, otherwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Teal Green","offer_id":50704970678519,"sku":"SOS-039","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rust Copper","offer_id":50704970711287,"sku":"SOS-040","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot_image_1_1_0427_3.jpg?v=1777235862"},{"product_id":"terracotta-geometric-necklace-set-red-black","title":"Terracotta Geometric Necklace Set — Red \u0026 Black Chevron Statement Set with Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSome jewellery works quietly. This set doesn’t try to. The pendant is a bold descending chevron built in crimson and black clay, with sharp ridgeline detailing and a small clay bell hanging at the base that adds a faint sound along with the visual weight. A ruby-red square sits at the centre as the focal point, framed with gold detailing that pulls the whole geometric composition together into something closer to architecture than typical pendant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMatching square stud earrings echo the pendant’s diamond geometry at a smaller scale, painted in the same red-and-gold palette on steel posts. The pairing gives the whole set a tribal-geometric energy that reads equally well at a festive occasion or as a bold everyday choice for someone who wants their jewellery doing some of the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing clay rather than metal matters more here than on smaller pieces — a pendant at this scale would be genuinely heavy in brass or silver, but terracotta keeps it wearable for a full evening without dragging on the neck. The small clay bell at the base isn’t purely visual either — it introduces a faint sound with movement, which is a detail borrowed from older tribal jewellery traditions across India where bells and small metal drops were routinely worked into statement pieces for exactly that reason. The chevron shape driving the whole composition is deceptively simple to describe and genuinely difficult to paint cleanly at this scale, since each descending band has to stay even in width for the geometry to read correctly from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Crimson red, black, gold accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One statement pendant necklace, one matching stud earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Festive occasions, cultural events, bold everyday statement wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeometry this bold usually comes in metal. This one comes from the ground instead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832453337335,"sku":"SOS-054","price":649.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/j4.jpg?v=1780662400"},{"product_id":"terracotta-yin-yang-necklace-set-floral-clay","title":"Terracotta Yin-Yang Necklace Set — Hand-Painted Floral Round Pendant \u0026 Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe yin-yang symbol travels well — it’s recognisable across cultures that have nothing else in common visually, which makes it an interesting shape to reinterpret rather than just reproduce. This pendant keeps the classic split — one half black, one half terracotta red — but fills each half with hand-painted white and gold flowers and leaf detail instead of leaving it plain, turning a familiar philosophical symbol into something closer to Indian folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA thin gold border runs around the pendant’s edge, giving it a finished look that clay doesn’t usually carry without additional coating. A single bead hangs below as a finishing touch. The earrings mirror the same black-and-red floral composition at a smaller round scale, hung from gold hooks that tie back to the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat makes the piece work is the layering of two different visual traditions — Eastern philosophy’s most recognisable symbol, rendered in a distinctly Indian floral painting style — without either one overpowering the other. It reads as balanced in more than the obvious way. The black-and-red split also means the pendant pairs easily with either colour elsewhere in an outfit, which isn’t something every two-tone design manages — most bold colour pairings force you to commit to one side or the other when choosing what else to wear with it. The gold border running around the pendant’s edge does real work here too — without it, the black-red split could read as a bit stark, but the thin gold line softens the transition and ties the whole face together visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Black, terracotta red, white, gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One round yin-yang pendant necklace, one matching earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Everyday wear, gifting, ethnic and western styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo halves, one symbol, painted with flowers from a completely different tradition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832504750327,"sku":"SOS-056","price":649.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/j2.jpg?v=1781002122"},{"product_id":"terracotta-diamond-lattice-necklace-set-black-gold","title":"Terracotta Diamond Necklace Set — Gold Lattice Pendant \u0026 Matching Stud Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLattice patterns — intersecting diagonal lines building into a repeating diamond grid — turn up across Indian textiles, temple stonework, and folk painting in a way that suggests the pattern has been independently satisfying to people for a very long time. This pendant renders it at real scale: a large kite-shaped diamond of black clay, covered in a hand-painted gold-and-red lattice so fine it starts to resemble woven fabric rather than paint on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pendant hangs from a cord of alternating black and gold clay beads, and the earrings scale the same diamond shape down into steel-post studs — same black body, same lattice detail concentrated near the base. Having the earrings echo the pendant this precisely gives the whole set a put-together quality that’s harder to achieve when pieces are bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat’s actually impressive here is the density of the linework. Every intersecting line is painted by hand, which means the lattice on one pendant will never match another exactly — a level of variation that a printed or stamped pattern simply can’t produce. The kite-diamond shape itself photographs unusually well too, since the sharp point at the bottom draws the eye downward in a way a round or square pendant doesn’t, giving the whole piece a slightly more elongating effect when worn. Black as a base colour also does something practical for the lattice work — the gold and red sit brighter and read more clearly against it than they would against a lighter clay body, which is part of why this palette was chosen over a more traditional terracotta orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Black base, gold, crimson lattice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One diamond pendant necklace, one matching stud earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Statement occasions, ethnic outfits, jewellery collectors, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA pattern that shows up in temples, textiles, and folk art — now painted onto clay by hand.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832518021367,"sku":"SOS-057","price":649.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot_image_1_1_0611_2.jpg?v=1781182295"},{"product_id":"terracotta-blue-barrel-necklace-set-jhumka-earrings","title":"Terracotta Blue Barrel Necklace Set — Handcrafted Clay Necklace with Jhumka Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBlue almost never shows up in terracotta jewellery, which is exactly what makes this set stand out the moment someone sees it. The centrepiece is a cylindrical barrel-shaped pendant painted deep navy, with a gold sunflower motif at its centre and small matching finials at either end — a composition that nods toward meenakari enamelwork, the layered jewel-tone effect usually achieved with actual enamel on metal, translated here into hand-painted clay instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe matching earrings take the jhumka form — the classic domed bell shape found in Indian jewellery for generations — in the same blue-and-gold palette, with a gently flared base that catches light as it moves. Compared to a metal jhumka, these sit lighter on the ear by a noticeable margin, which matters more than people expect once you’re several hours into wearing them. Navy is a genuinely uncommon choice in Indian jewellery generally, let alone in clay — most palettes lean toward red, gold, or green, so a full blue-and-gold set tends to stand out simply by not looking like everything else in the room. A twisted cord ties the whole set together at the neck, and the twist itself adds a bit of texture that a flat cord wouldn’t — a small detail, but one that keeps the necklace from reading as flat against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA twisted blue cord ties the whole set together at the neck. This isn’t jewellery aiming to blend in — it’s for someone actively looking for a piece their friends haven’t seen a version of already, made by hand rather than pulled from a factory catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted deep blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Navy blue, gold, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One barrel pendant necklace, one pair jhumka earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Festive wear, jewellery collectors, statement dressing, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue clay is rare. This entire idea of a blue jhumka is rarer still.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832521560311,"sku":"SOS-058","price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/j1.jpg?v=1780665836"},{"product_id":"terracotta-red-sunflower-necklace-set-clay","title":"Terracotta Red Sunflower Necklace Set — Handcrafted Clay Square Pendant \u0026 Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRed doesn’t do subtlety in Indian dressing, and this set doesn’t try to make it. A square clay pendant, painted deep crimson, carries four sunflower-wheel motifs in gold and black arranged symmetrically across the face — each one painted separately, the four together building a graphic, almost architectural composition rather than a busy one. Small gold beads finish the base of the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe necklace runs on a red multi-strand cord that ends in a tassel — the kind of detail that moves as you walk rather than sitting still, giving the whole piece a bit of constant motion. Matching earrings repeat the sunflower motif at a smaller rectangular scale, hung from gold hooks that tie back into the necklace’s finishing tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRed carries specific cultural weight in India — it shows up at weddings, in celebration, tied to auspiciousness more than almost any other colour. A full red jewellery set isn’t a quiet accessory choice; it’s meant to be seen. Making it from hand-painted clay rather than dyed metal or glass gives it a texture and warmth that a factory-made red set doesn’t have. The sunflower motif specifically was chosen over a more generic floral pattern because of the symmetry it offers — four identical wheels arranged around a square face read as considered and architectural rather than simply decorative, which is a harder effect to pull off with irregular floral shapes. The tassel at the end of the cord is a small addition that changes how the whole piece behaves when worn — it keeps the necklace from ever sitting completely still, which suits a set already built around energy and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Crimson red, gold, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One square pendant necklace, one matching earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Weddings, festive dressing, statement occasions, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed for celebration. Gold for the sun. Clay for everything underneath both.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832528507127,"sku":"SOS-059","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/pomelli_photoshoot_image_1_1_0611_1.jpg?v=1781182295"},{"product_id":"terracotta-burgundy-mandala-necklace-set-floral","title":"Terracotta Burgundy Mandala Necklace Set — Hand-Painted Floral Round Pendant \u0026 Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA mandala works the same way whether it’s carved into a temple ceiling or painted onto a two-inch clay disc: the eye starts at the centre and gets pulled outward in rings. This pendant leans fully into that effect — a circular clay disc built up in deep burgundy, green, gold, and white, the pattern radiating out from a single white flower at the middle until it fills the entire face. Every petal is placed individually, so the rings aren’t quite symmetrical in the way a printed pattern would be, which is part of what makes it worth a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA short run of gold-toned beads finishes the bottom edge, adding just enough shine to offset the otherwise earthy palette. The earrings shrink the same floral language down to a smaller circular scale, hung from gold hooks that echo the pendant’s finishing detail. Strung on a multi-strand burgundy cord rather than a chain, the whole set reads warm rather than metallic — it photographs unusually well, and the deep tones sit nicely against both fair and deeper skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere’s a reason mandalas show up in meditation practice as much as decoration — the repeating structure is meant to hold attention, not just decorate a surface. Wearing one, even as jewellery, carries a bit of that same intention. Burgundy is also a genuinely versatile colour choice for a pendant this size — warmer than black, calmer than red, and forgiving against nearly every other colour in a typical wardrobe, which is part of why this particular set tends to get worn more often than a more narrowly festive piece would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Kiln-fired terracotta, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColour story\u003c\/b\u003e — Burgundy, green, gold, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet includes\u003c\/b\u003e — One round pendant necklace, one matching earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood for\u003c\/b\u003e — Everyday statement dressing, gifting, meditation-minded wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA circle with no start or end, painted one petal at a time.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832531816695,"sku":"SOS-060","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/j6_82be7e3e-5ab3-41c8-8031-e10689d85d6c.jpg?v=1780666698"},{"product_id":"terracotta-mandala-teardrop-necklace-set-black","title":"Terracotta Mandala Teardrop Necklace Set — Black Clay with Sunflower Folk Art Pendant \u0026 Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMadhubani painting has a knack for taking something as simple as a flower and making it look like it’s radiating outward under its own power — bold outlines, saturated colour, patterns built in expanding rings. This pendant borrows that visual logic directly: a black-fired teardrop of clay, hand-painted with a sunflower mandala in blue, amber, and crimson, sized large enough that the folk-art detail actually reads from normal conversational distance, not just up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGold-toned clay beads hang below the main pendant, adding movement and a slightly more polished note against the deliberately rustic black clay body. The earrings shrink the same motif down to scale — same blue-and-black palette, same mandala patterning — hung on gold hooks that tie visually back to the necklace above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause the necklace runs on a plain black cord instead of a metal chain, the whole set reads more contemporary than strictly ethnic. It sits fine over a plain white tee or a simple black dress, not just a kurta — more range than most statement folk-art jewellery typically offers. The teardrop shape itself is worth mentioning too — it’s a slightly harder form to paint evenly than a flat circle or square, since the surface curves and narrows toward the point, which is part of why the finished piece has more visual depth than a simpler pendant shape would allow. Madhubani-inspired work like this traditionally stayed within wall art and paper — adapting it to a wearable pendant scale is a relatively recent shift, and one that keeps the folk art visible in daily life rather than only on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Black-fired terracotta, hand-painted, kiln-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalette\u003c\/b\u003e — Black base with blue, amber, crimson detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes\u003c\/b\u003e — One pendant necklace, one matching earring pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits well\u003c\/b\u003e — Everyday statement wear, ethnic and western styling, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA sunflower that doesn’t need the sun — the paint carries its own light.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832538009847,"sku":"SOS-061","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/j5.jpg?v=1780666779"},{"product_id":"terracotta-cone-drop-earrings-teal-clay","title":"Terracotta Cone Drop Earrings — Hand-Painted Clay Earrings in Terracotta \u0026 Teal","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTerracotta orange and teal green have no real business working this well together, but side by side they flatter nearly every skin tone in the room — which probably explains why these cone drops move faster than their fairly simple construction would suggest. The cone tapers from a slightly wider top down to a rounded point, wrapped in horizontal teal bands with small white teardrops painted mid-body, finished with a single clay bead at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNothing here is structurally complicated, and that’s rather the point — the shape does the work of catching light while the colour pairing carries the rest without needing a busier pattern layered on top. The elongated form gives it real movement, a small swing at the end of the gold hook that catches the eye when you turn your head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery pair comes out of the kiln a little different from the last, since the painting is freehand rather than stencilled. Light enough for a full day of wear, distinctive enough that people tend to ask where they’re from. They work harder than most simple earrings when it comes to outfit range too — the terracotta base keeps them grounded enough for everyday casual wear, while the teal accent gives them just enough brightness to hold their own against a festive outfit if the occasion calls for it. The cone shape also tapers just enough to catch the eye without swinging too dramatically, which makes them easier to wear through a full day than a longer, heavier drop earring would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-shaped terracotta, kiln-fired, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalette\u003c\/b\u003e — Terracotta base, teal stripe, white accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Gold-toned fish-hook wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits well\u003c\/b\u003e — Daily wear, ethnic and casual styling, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth and sea, painted onto the same small cone of clay.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832544858359,"sku":"SOS-062","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/ear1.jpg?v=1780667068"},{"product_id":"terracotta-leaf-stud-earrings-green-gold","title":"Terracotta Leaf Stud Earrings — Hand-Painted Green \u0026 Gold Clay Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot every earring needs to make an entrance — some just need to be good company through a full workday, and that’s what these were built for. A small teardrop-leaf shape, painted deep emerald with gold chevron veins running across it, simple enough for a blazer and specific enough to still get noticed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe shape reads botanical from across a room and slightly more geometric the closer you look, which is a nice trick for something this small — it means the piece works in two registers depending on how much attention someone’s actually paying. At an inch tall, these stay out of the way through desk work, meetings, or a full day of errands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteel posts, no fuss, hypoallergenic. If you’re starting a small rotation of everyday clay jewellery, this is usually the entry point people reach for first — small enough that it doesn’t compete with anything else you’re wearing, distinctive enough that it doesn’t just disappear into a plain outfit either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe gold chevron lines are painted freehand rather than stamped, so the spacing between veins shifts slightly from one earring to the next, even within the same pair. That’s a small detail most people never consciously register, but it’s part of what makes handmade jewellery photograph and wear differently than anything mass-produced — there’s a faint irregularity to it that catches light in a way perfectly uniform lines don’t. Green also happens to be one of the more versatile colours to build a small jewellery collection around, since it sits comfortably next to gold, brown, cream, and most earth tones without ever clashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-shaped terracotta, kiln-fired, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalette\u003c\/b\u003e — Emerald green with gold chevron detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Steel stud post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits well\u003c\/b\u003e — Office wear, daily rotation, minimalist styling, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA leaf and a vein of gold — that’s the whole idea, and it’s enough.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Of Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50832547184887,"sku":"SOS-063","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/2968\/7799\/files\/ear3.jpg?v=1780667218"},{"product_id":"terracotta-jhumka-earrings-black-gold-green","title":"Terracotta Jhumka Earrings — Handcrafted Black, Gold \u0026 Green Clay Jhumkas","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAsk most people to picture an Indian earring and there’s a decent chance the shape in their head is a jhumka — the domed, bell-like drop worn across every region and generation of Indian jewellery in one form or another. Clay is a genuinely new medium for it, though. These are hand-shaped into the classic triangular jhumka outline, then painted in black, burnished gold, orange, and a sharp green, finished with hand-rolled black beads along the bottom edge that swing with movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe upper section takes its visual cue from meenakari enamelwork — the layered, jewel-toned look metal jhumkas get from actual enamel, painted on here instead. Below it, a black-and-orange base carries a row of individually placed dots that lean folk-art rather than fine-jewellery, and the tension between the two registers is most of what makes these interesting to look at twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeing clay rather than metal changes how they actually wear. These sit noticeably lighter than a comparable brass or silver jhumka, which means the scale can go bolder than usual without your earlobe filing a complaint by the end of an evening. The bead drops along the base aren’t purely visual either — they’re what create that characteristic jhumka sway with even small head movements, the small physical detail that separates a genuine jhumka from anything just shaped like one. That movement is also part of why jhumkas have stayed a wedding and festival staple for so long — a static earring, however detailed, doesn’t hold attention the same way one that visibly moves with the wearer does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e — Hand-shaped terracotta, kiln-fired, hand-painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePalette\u003c\/b\u003e — Black, burnished gold, orange, green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e — Gold-toned fish-hook wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFits well\u003c\/b\u003e — Weddings, festive dressing, cultural events, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA shape India has worn for generations. 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