Chakralācī | चक्रलाची

Chakra (चक्र) — wheel / star / the radiating form of star anise | Lācī (लाची) — cardamom / elaichi, the spice pod | Pronounced: CHAK-ra-LAA-chee

A handcrafted brass-alloy demi-fine botanical stud earring — two individually cast spice forms: one broken star anise segment and one cardamom pod, deeply ribbed, arranged as a compact cluster in 22k Gold Plated. No stones. Pure goldwork. Stud post fitting.

The Design

Chakralācī — meaning “Star Anise & Cardamom” — is the stud companion to Chakraelā, drawn from the same spice garden but composed in miniature. The earring pairs exactly two spice forms: a broken star anise segment — one single elongated ribbed pod, broad at its base, its surface worked with the same deep longitudinal ribbing as the whole spice — and a single cardamom pod above it, slim, pointed, and ribbed along its full length. Two forms, two botanicals, one compact cluster at the ear.

The pairing is precise and intentional — the broader, rounded star anise segment grounds the cluster at the base, while the slimmer cardamom pod rises above it, giving the stud a quiet vertical movement that prevents it from reading as flat. In 22k Gold Plated the ribbing catches light along every ridge, giving the earring a textural richness that rewards close attention. As shown across both the Western editorial and the Indian model in the green sari, Chakralācī sits naturally across a wide range of styling contexts — from draped silk to bare skin, from formal to everyday.

Craft & Material

Handcrafted entirely in India by highly skilled karigars, Chakralācī is made in high-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly — and finished in 22k Gold Plated as photographed, or your choice of 925 Silver Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated. Each plated finish is sealed with a protective e-coating for tarnish and wear resistance. Each spice form is individually cast; the two-piece cluster is hand-assembled and finished. No two pieces are mechanically identical — natural minor variations in cast surface texture, rib definition, and finish character are inherent to handmade production and are not defects.

Why It Sells

The spice botanical stud occupies a commercially underserved niche in the global demi-fine earring market — distinctive without being difficult, culturally specific without being inaccessible, and compact enough to be an impulse purchase at any wholesale price point. The two-form cluster — broken star anise and cardamom together — creates an immediately legible botanical narrative in a stud format that is rare at this price tier. As the stud companion to Chakraelā, it enables set-selling — ring and earring together as a spice botanical suite — which significantly increases average order value in a wholesale context. The pure goldwork construction — no stones — makes it finish-agnostic: all four finishes are equally strong, and the ribbed surface reads well in every colour. The stud post fitting makes it appropriate for all-day, every-day wear, broadening its commercial range beyond occasion jewellery.

Craft & Construction

• Base Metal: High-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly
• Craftsmanship: Fully cast and hand-finished by skilled karigars of India; two individually cast spice forms hand-assembled into a cluster
• Form 1: Broken star anise segment — one single elongated ribbed pod, broad-based, deeply ribbed longitudinally
• Form 2: One cardamom (elaichi) pod — slim pointed oval, deeply ribbed along full length, rising above the star anise segment
• Arrangement: Two-form cluster — star anise at base, cardamom pod above
• Plating: Thick-layer electroplating in 22k Gold Plated, 925 Silver Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated
• Finish: Warm polished 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)
• Protective Coating: E-coating applied over plating for tarnish and wear resistance
• Closure: Stud post with butterfly back

Product Specifications

Available Finishes

• 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)
• 925 Silver Plated
• Rose Gold Plated
• Black Rhodium Plated

All variants share the same handcrafted construction and protective e-coating.

Wholesale Supply

Chakralācī is manufactured and supplied factory-direct from India, enabling consistent quality control, competitive wholesale pricing, and reliable lead times. Low minimum order quantities are available for new trade partners; repeat supply arrangements for established accounts. Contact Narmae for current MOQ and lead time terms.

Care Instructions

• Avoid contact with perfume, deodorant, body spray, cosmetics, sanitiser, and household chemicals.
• Remove before bathing, swimming, sauna, gym activity, or sleeping.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth after each wear.
• Store individually in an airtight pouch or soft-lined jewellery box. Do not stack pieces.
• Keep away from abrasive surfaces, direct sunlight, and high humidity.
• Handle with care to preserve the cast surface detail, ribbed texture, and protective e-coating.
• Store with an anti-tarnish strip in a cool, dry place for long-term preservation.