Madras Checks Drops

Samriddhi Balasubramaniam is the founder and maker behind Unbaked, an independent jewellery brand based in India. She runs the brand end to end, from design and making to packing and customer conversations. Unbaked focuses on handmade jewellery created entirely by hand, with polymer clay as its primary medium. Each piece is designed and produced by Samriddhi herself, in small batches.

Her journey with Unbaked began in 2019, during a period of personal and professional uncertainty, when she returned to working with polymer clay she had first explored in college. What started as a form of emotional release slowly became a full-time practice. She has been working professionally with this craft for over six years, and experimenting across creative mediums for more than a decade. Polymer clay remains central to her work because of its flexibility and speed, as it allows her to quickly translate ideas into finished pieces by hand. Her designs often draw from everyday South Indian references such as malli flowers, kaapi, and Madras checks, shaped by her experiences of growing up in Chennai and living away from home since the age of 17. Through Unbaked, Samriddhi creates jewellery that values individuality, process, and emotional connection over trends or mass production.

📍Bangalore

Made from : Polymer Clay, 18K Gold Plated Brass, Freshwater Pearls. Dimensions : 5 x 1.2 cm ( L x B)

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.

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Handle with love: These delicate beauties need gentle treatment - no rough handling!
Perfume first, jewelry second: Let your fragrance settle before putting on your necklace to protect that gorgeous plating.
Beauty sleep solo: Remove before sleeping, showering, or working out - your checks need their rest!
Give them space: Store separately in a soft pouch, away from heavier pieces that might scratch.
Gentle cleaning only: A soft, barely damp cloth is all you need for touch-ups on both the pattern and pearls.
Pearl love: Those freshwater beauties are naturally delicate - extra gentle wiping keeps them lustrous!
Perfectly imperfect: Each handmade piece has its own unique character - those tiny quirks make them yours! 💕