Pattachitra Hand-Painted Dashavathar Necklace Set – Ten Avatars Earrings

Q1. What materials are used to make EthniiChic hand-painted necklaces?

Every pendant is made from pre-engineered (engineered) wood — a lightweight, humidity-resistant material that holds fine painted detail well. The painting is applied by hand using non-toxic pigments and sealed. Chains vary by design and include natural materials such as coral, turquoise, jade, pearl, and rudraksha beads, alongside cotton rope, braided cord, and antique-gold or silver-toned metal findings. No two chains are mass-produced — each is hand-assembled for the pendant it carries.

Q2. How long does it take for a hand-painted necklace to ship from EthniiChic?

All in-stock necklaces ship within 4 to 5 business days from Bangalore. For international orders (NRI buyers in the US, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, and other countries), please email contactus@ethniichic.com before placing your order to confirm shipping rates and timelines to your location.

Q3. Are EthniiChic hand-painted necklaces suitable for daily wear?

Smaller pendant necklaces in teardrop and round formats are sized and weighted for daily wear — they are lightweight, sit close to the collarbone, and pair well with everyday ethnic wear. Larger pendants (fan arch, wide rectangle, silhouette-cut) are better suited to festive and special occasion wear given their visual scale. All pendants should be kept away from water, perfume, and oils directly on the painted surface.

Q4. How do I care for a hand-painted wooden pendant necklace?

Keep the pendant away from water — do not submerge or wet it. Store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight, which can fade hand-painted surfaces over time. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray, or oils directly on the pendant. For natural stone beads on the chain (coral, turquoise, jade, pearl), keep away from oils and chemical products. If the rope or cord gets damp, hang the necklace to air-dry before storing.

Q5. Can I order a custom or personalised necklace from EthniiChic?

Yes. EthniiChic accepts custom necklace orders for personalised motifs, specific deity depictions, colour modifications, and bespoke designs for weddings, corporate gifting, or personal commissions. Contact EthniiChic via the Contact Us page or WhatsApp (+91 99002 38882) for custom inquiries. Lead time for custom orders is typically 2 to 4 weeks depending on the complexity of the painting. Bulk custom orders for corporate gifting and return gifts are also available.

Q6. Do EthniiChic necklaces use genuine gemstones?

No. The beads used in EthniiChic necklaces are natural stones (coral, turquoise, jade, pearl, rudraksha) and glass or synthetic accent beads — not precious gemstones. The natural stones are chosen for their traditional associations in Indian jewellery and their organic texture, which varies naturally between pieces.

Q7. Are these necklaces one of a kind?

Yes, in the most meaningful sense. Because every pendant is painted by hand and every chain is hand-assembled, no two pieces are completely identical even when the design is the same. The variation in line weight, colour application, and natural bead material between pieces is the mark of handcraft — not a defect, but the quality signature of individually made art.

Q8. What is the best EthniiChic necklace to give as a gift?

The best gift depends on the recipient's taste and the occasion. For weddings and milestone gifts, the Pattachitra Dashavathar Necklace Set (necklace and matching earrings) is the statement choice. For festive cultural gifts (Diwali, Onam, Navaratri), the Theyyam or Kerala Mural deity face pieces carry strong cultural specificity. For versatile, accessible gifts, the teardrop and round pendant pieces offer a good balance of craft and practicality. All necklaces are lightweight and travel well for NRI gifting.

Q9. Which art forms are represented in the EthniiChic necklace collection?

Seven Indian folk and classical art forms are represented: Kerala Mural (temple mural painting from Kerala), Theyyam (Kerala's ritual performance art), Pattachitra (Odisha's scroll painting), Kalamkari (Andhra Pradesh's hand-drawn textile painting), Tholu Bommalatha (Andhra Pradesh's leather puppet art), Cheriyal (Telangana's scroll painting tradition), and West Bengal's Kalighat tradition. Each pendant is painted in the visual language of its specific tradition.

Q10. What does 'hand-painted' mean — is it different from a printed necklace?

Yes, significantly. A printed necklace uses a mechanical or digital process to reproduce a design on the surface — the same image appears identically on every piece. A hand-painted necklace is made one at a time by an artist who applies colour and line directly to the surface with a brush. The artist's individual mark is visible in every piece — in the line quality, the colour saturation, the fine details of expression and motif. No two hand-painted pieces are exactly identical.

Q11. Can EthniiChic necklaces be worn by men?

Yes. Several pieces are well suited for men — particularly the Trishul Pendant Necklace (a Shaivite devotional piece), the Theyyam deity pendants, and the Kali face pendant. Contact EthniiChic via WhatsApp or the Contact Us page if you need guidance on styling for men.

Q12. Is there a necklace-and-earring set available at EthniiChic?

Yes. The Pattachitra Dashavathar Necklace Set includes a wide Pattachitra-painted choker depicting all ten avatars of Vishnu plus a matching pair of Kalamkari Ganesha teardrop earrings. It is the only jewellery set in the EthniiChic necklace collection.