Zhalkesi

Drishti Bommai Charm (Red)

Rs. 2,599.00
About the Artist

Maria is the founder and designer behind Zhalkesi, a jewellery brand rooted in Tamil culture and everyday rituals. She has been practicing her craft since around 2021, working primarily with polymer clay to create wearable pieces inspired by memory, symbolism, and daily life. Zhalkesi began as a natural extension of her long relationship with art and design, shaped by a desire to tell cultural stories through jewellery.

Maria chose polymer clay for its flexibility and ability to hold texture, colour, and detail. Each piece is shaped, refined, cured, and finished by hand, a process that can take anywhere from a few hours to several days depending on the design. Her collections move between references to traditional forms, such as temple jewellery, and familiar moments like filter coffee mornings, treating both with equal care. Mistakes and material surprises are part of her process, often leading to new finishes and forms. Through Zhalkesi, she creates jewellery that carries story, intention, and a strong sense of place, while remaining open and meaningful to people beyond Tamil Nadu.

📍 Chennai
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Shipping & Returns

Ready-to-ship pieces are dispatched within 72 hours of placing your order. For made-to-order creations, the timeline mentioned on the product page applies.

Every piece at Kala Curry travels directly from the hands that made it to the home that will cherish it. Because your order ships straight from the artist, multiple items may arrive in separate packages from different corners of India. This mindful, direct journey reduces excess warehousing and unnecessary transit — a quieter, more considered approach to sustainability.

We offer free shipping on orders above ₹5,000.

As each piece is handcrafted with care, we accept returns only if your item arrives damaged or incorrect. Please notify us within 48 hours of delivery.

To help us resolve this smoothly, please share:

  • Clear photos of the product
  • An unboxing video showing the issue

You can submit your return request through our returns form here.
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FAQs

Most commonly asked questions from the community

Why is there a shipping fee?

Each piece on Kala Curry is shipped directly from the artist or collective who made it, so your order might travel from different parts of the country depending on what you buy.

As we grow, we’re working on making shipping more efficient (and more affordable). But for now, this fee helps us make sure your art gets to you safely, straight from the source.

We offer free shipping on all orders over ₹5,000 as a small thank you for supporting handmade art.
How can I cancel my order?

Since we work with independent artists and small collectives, we don’t allow cancellations once an order is placed. We encourage you to buy only what you truly love. This helps us reduce waste and honours the time, care, and effort behind every piece. If you are unsure about a purchase and our website doesn’t answer all your questions, reach out to us at kalacurry.friends@gmail.com
How do I return my order?

We only accept returns if your order arrived damaged or if we sent you the wrong item. If that happens, just let us know within 48 hours of delivery, and we’ll take care of it.

To help us process your return smoothly, please take clear photos and an unboxing video when your package arrives. You can submit your return request through this link.
What do I do if my order is damaged?

We’re so sorry your order didn’t arrive as it should have. We promise we’ll try to make it right!

Please contact us within 48 hours of delivery, and send us photos + an unboxing video so that we can cross-check the issue with the artist and our shipping partners. We’ll process your return or replacement from there as per our return policy.
Why doesn’t Kala Curry offer cash on delivery (COD)?

Most Kala Curry products are shipped directly by our artisans and made in small batches.

COD orders have 2–3x higher return rates than prepaid orders, with nearly 1 in 4 orders being returned. These returns lead to unnecessary shipping, packaging waste, and higher carbon emissions, and directly impact artisan livelihoods.

By avoiding COD, we can:

  • Reduce returns and environmental burden
  • Ensure fair, predictable earnings for artisans
  • Enable faster, smoother deliveries

Thank you for supporting independent artists and sustainable craft practices.