'Chintz Dynasty' Taweez Initial Necklace

Regal exclusivity with a rebellious streak where Versailles meets Mughlai. 

Deriving from the floral decorations exhibited by opulent Mughal art, this pendant’s textile-inspired style encapsulates a world-wide 17th century fashion phenomenon in a single timeless locket. True chintz was highly popular during the late 1600s, when European trading of the fabric was banned due to the inability to replicate designs within Europe. With these rich representations of natural beauty restricted, the pattern grew a secret dynasty held by the storied and lawless Court of Versailles, where it was still worn by fashionable young courtiers. This Chintz Dynasty lives on in its regal exclusivity; gold-leaf with a rebellious streak, in blood red and royal blue.

The pendant is entirely handmade: forged from pure 23.5K gold, intricately engraved by hand, then inlaid with powdered glass enamel (meenakari) and fired in a high-heat kiln - a process that fuses the colors permanently to the gold. As a finishing touch, gemstones set using the ancient technique of 24K gold foil creating a soft setting that enhances the enamel.

Reversible and richly detailed on every side, including its edges, this pendant is a modern heirloom that reflects old-world artistry. It carries an initial of your choosing, and within it, the flowering motifs of early chintz, symbolizing the fullness of life, abundance, and the natural world’s sleeping potential - now awakening in you.

The shape of the pendnant echoes the Taweez - a traditional amulet form, worn close to the heart to protect, empower, and carry sacred words or intentions. In this modern interpretation, the shape becomes a vessel of beauty, memory, and meaning.

A contemporary talisman, the Chintz Dynasty is both personal and timeless - a piece made to be worn every day and passed down across generations.

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Please note: All of our jewelry is entirely handcrafted, which means that each piece is unique, with individual variations in the enamel motifs, carat weights and stone quantities. Everything we sell is made using traditional methods and crafts which date back to the Mughal era. To learn more about how the jewelry is made please visit The Agaro Karkhana.