The Kanhaiya
Handcrafted in Jaipur · Est. 1897Kanhaiya — the affectionate name for Krishna, the one used by those who love him rather than those who worship him. The Kanhaiya necklace carries that quality: grand without formality, devotional without stiffness, heavy in the hand and warm in the wearing.
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 Kanhaiya is a tribal-vintage statement necklace, crafted in 925 sterling silver with an oxidised finish. A large round hand-painted miniature of Radha and Krishna anchors the central pendant, set in a fluted silver frame with filigree shoulders. Across the upper row, five smaller hand-painted miniatures in graduated ovals form a narrative rhythm — each painting a distinct moment, each one the work of the same master artist, each rendered in the Jaipur school's signature palette of rose, ochre, and indigo. Openwork silver panels form the body, terminating in a dense ghungroo cascade at the base. Anti-tarnish e-coated. A collector's piece.
Style Tip: The Kanhaiya is for the woman who collects objects with history — the heirloom textile, the antique bronze, the painting passed down. Wear it with handloom, khadi, raw silk. It belongs to the wardrobe that understands that craft is not a trend.
| Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Finish | Oxidised Silver |
| Painting | Hand-painted Radha-Krishna Miniatures, central + five surround (Jaipur school) |
| Materials | Hand-painted Miniatures, Silver Ghungroo |
| Karigari | Jaipur Miniature Painting, Tribal Silver Openwork, Filigree, Ghungroo Cascade |
| Form | Statement Necklace |
| Collection | Real Painting Necklace |
| SKU | NBJ-NK-6496 |
- 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
