The Kamal Chowki
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Est. 1897Kamal Chowki — the lotus seat, the square platform on which every deity in Indian iconography is placed to be worshipped. The lotus here is not decorative; it is the foundation of every sacred composition in this tradition. To wear it at the throat is to place oneself, quietly, on that same platform.
The miniature at the heart of this piece is a real hand-painted work, executed by a master artist from the Jaipur miniature tradition — not a print, not a transfer, not a photographic reproduction. Each brushstroke has been laid by hand in the particular manner that has defined Rajasthan's miniature painters for generations: fine squirrel-hair brushes, mineral pigments ground by hand, a working method that cannot be hurried and does not scale. At Neeta Boochra, we commission these paintings individually from master artists working in and around Jaipur, because the luxury of a piece like this is not in its weight or its finish — it is in the hours of a human hand that are embedded in it.
The Kamal Chowki is a choker, crafted in 925 sterling silver with an oxidised finish. A round hand-painted lotus miniature — orange bloom on white ground, each petal individually shaded — sits at the centre, framed by a fluted silver border. Engraved silver panels flank it on either side, their surfaces hand-worked with traditional floral scrollwork. Silver ghungroo drops hang from the base of the choker, catching the light with every gesture. Anti-tarnish e-coated.
Style Tip: The Kamal Chowki belongs against simple fabrics — handloom cotton, raw silk, ivory linen. The painting is the focal point; the clothing should not compete with it. Wear it to the quieter occasions — the morning ceremony, the considered lunch, the day that asks for presence rather than performance.
| Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Finish | Oxidised Silver |
| Painting | Hand-painted Lotus Miniature (Jaipur school) |
| Materials | Hand-painted Miniature, Silver Ghungroo |
| Karigari | Jaipur Miniature Painting, Hand-engraved Silver, Silver Ghungroo Drops |
| Form | Choker |
| Collection | Real Painting Necklace |
| SKU | NBJ-NK-3326 |
- Hallmarked 925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver, handcrafted in our Jaipur atelier.
- Each piece passes through eight acts of creation, from the first kiss of flame to the final anti-tarnish e-coat.
- Stone settings, where present, are hand-placed by master karigars whose skill has passed across generations.
- Lab-grown gemstones used where noted — identical in composition to natural stones, ethically sourced.
| Bangles & Kadas | Openable Bangles & Kadas are adjustable and fit all wrist sizes. Fixed Bangles & Kadas are sized as shown in the product dimension image — please refer before ordering. |
| Necklaces & Haars | Length specified in the product description. Layering lengths available on request. |
| Earrings & Jhumkis | Dimensions listed in product specs. Standard post or hook fitting unless otherwise stated. |
| Rings | All our rings are adjustable - and fits all sizes. |
| Chokers & Kanthis | Length noted in description. Most fit neck circumferences of 13″–15″ with adjustable extension. |
- Store in the velvet pouch provided, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Apply perfume, lotion, and hairspray before wearing — avoid direct contact with your jewellery.
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry lint-free cloth after each wear.
- Remove before bathing, swimming, or physical activity.
- The anti-tarnish e-coat provides lasting protection under regular wear conditions.
- For deep cleaning or re-plating, our lifetime plating service is available at no charge — always.
- Free shipping across India — no minimum order value.
- Dispatched within 1–2 working days in our signature gift box.
- International shipping available — rates calculated at checkout.
- Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery for pieces damaged or broken in transit.
- Made-to-order pieces are non-returnable unless damaged in transit.
- For exchanges or queries, reach us on WhatsApp — we respond within the hour.
Jaipur, Rajasthan · Est. 1897
