Hand-hammered brass meets a painted black band on this open cuff, shaped by artisans in India using traditional metalwork techniques. Dimpled hammer marks ripple across the upper face, catching light above a matte black border edged in tiny raised beadwork.
- Material: Brass with a painted black band
- Size: 6.5" Circumference x 1.4" wide. Adjustable fit.
- Details: Hand-hammered upper face, painted lower band, beaded dot trim along top and bottom rims, open cuff form
- Origin / Craft: Handmade in India using traditional brass-working techniques
The open form slips on and off with a gentle flex for a comfortable fit. Every dimple in the hammered surface is worked by hand, so no two cuffs read exactly alike. A continuous row of small beaded dots traces both edges, framing the contrast between warm brass and matte black.
Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water to preserve the painted band and brass finish.
design: An open cuff bracelet with a wide, gently curved band — one side left in hand-hammered brass, the other painted matte black — divided cleanly down the center and rimmed on both edges by a continuous row of small raised beaded dots.
size: 6.5" circumference x 1.4" wide. Adjustable, open-back fit.
material: Brass with a painted black band
features: Hand-hammered texture, painted matte black panel, beaded dot trim along both edges, open adjustable cuff form
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water to preserve the painted band and brass finish.
disclaimer: Every dimple is hand-hammered and every cuff is shaped individually, so slight variations in texture and finish are part of the piece, not a flaw.
The Story
Brass has been worked by hand across India for generations, valued for how readily it takes a hammered texture and holds a warm, gold-like shine without the cost of precious metal. The dimpled surface on this cuff is the direct result of planishing — striking the metal repeatedly with a rounded hammer face — a technique long used by Indian metalsmiths to add light-catching texture and subtly strengthen sheet metal at the same time.
The painted black band and beaded dot trim are a contemporary design choice layered onto that traditional base, giving the piece a graphic, two-tone look while keeping the hand-hammered brass — the oldest part of the process — front and center.
This pairing of raw worked metal with a clean painted contrast reflects how many Indian brass workshops today build on inherited technique to make pieces that read as modern, without setting aside the hand skill that defines the craft.
A flat length of brass sheet is cut and shaped into an open cuff, then hammered by hand across its face — each strike placed individually, which is why no two cuffs carry the exact same pattern of dimples. The lower band is masked and hand-painted matte black, and a fine trim of small metal beads is set along both edges before the piece is finished and buffed to bring up the brass shine. The work is done by artisans in India using metalworking methods passed down through brass-working communities, where hammer-and-anvil shaping remains a hands-on, skill-dependent process rather than a machine-stamped one.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-hammered brasswork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a bold, sculptural cuff with graphic two-tone contrast
- Wear It With: Wear alone on the wrist as a statement piece, or stack with slim brass or black bangles for more contrast
- Purpose: Everyday wear, statement layering, gifting
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
Will the black band chip or wear off over time?
The band is painted, so it can wear with heavy contact or moisture. Wiping it dry after wear and avoiding water helps the finish last.
How do I put the cuff on?
It's an open-back cuff, so it flexes gently open at the gap and closes back around your wrist rather than sliding over your hand.
Will it fit a smaller or larger wrist?
Yes — the open design lets you flex it slightly wider or narrower to adjust the fit within a comfortable range.
Is the brass solid or plated?
The upper band is solid hammered brass; the lower band is brass finished with a painted black coating.
Why does the hammered texture look uneven?
Each dimple is struck by hand, so the texture varies slightly across the surface and from piece to piece — that irregularity is part of the handmade process, not a defect.
