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Floral brass hasuli necklace, rigid collar with blossom motifs, front view

Close-up of floral detailing on a handmade brass hasuli collar necklace

Floral brass hasuli necklace shown flat, golden tone on a plain background

Back view of the brass hasuli collar showing the opening and fit

Floral Brass Hasuli

Curated by Aiaca

Rs. 549

Product Details

Blossom motifs worked along a rigid brass collar give this hasuli its name and its character. It is shaped by karigar workshops in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, one of India's oldest brass-working belts, and comes to the catalogue through AIACA. The collar sits close to the collarbone the way a hasuli always has, but the floral detailing moves it easily between a kurta, a saree, and a plain white shirt. Small differences from piece to piece are the hand at work.

MaterialBrass

Art TypeBrass Metal Craft

Dimension6x4x3"

Materials & Care

Durable and artisan-made; handle with care and keep away from moisture to prevent tarnishing Avoid contact with water and perfumes. Spot clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Product Disclosure

SKUAI-BRHS-FL-01

Style CodeAI-BRHS-FL

HSN Code7117

RegionSambhal

StateUttar pradesh

Curated byAiaca

Each piece is handcrafted, so slight variations in colour, texture and dimension are natural and celebrate its handmade origin.

The everyday look: A hasuli was daily wear long before it was occasion wear, and this one keeps that spirit. Wear it over a plain kurta, a turtleneck, or a white shirt with the collar open, and let the floral band do the talking. It needs no earrings heavier than studs.

The festive look: For pujas, weddings and Diwali evenings, pair the collar with a saree in a solid or lightly woven weave, keeping the neckline clear so the brass sits directly against the skin or blouse. Deep colours, maroon, bottle green, mustard, make the golden tone glow. Add glass bangles rather than a second necklace, since a hasuli is a statement that dislikes competition.

The fusion look: Denim jacket, black dress, or a linen co-ord: the rigid collar reads as modern sculpture the moment it leaves traditional dress. This is the styling young oxidised-jewellery wearers have made their own. Keep other metals off the neck and wrists, and let one bold piece carry the outfit.

Necklines that work: Open collars, boat necks, deep rounds and V-necks all give the hasuli room to sit on the collarbone, which is where its name comes from. Avoid high crew necks and heavy collars that push the piece off its natural line.

Wearing it well: Slip the collar on from the side opening rather than forcing it wide, and put it on after perfume and hairspray have dried. Brass dislikes moisture and scent oils. Wiped dry after wear, the finish stays warm for years.

A hasuli is jewellery with an engineering problem inside it. The collar must be rigid enough to hold its open-ring shape for years, yet balanced enough to sit lightly on the collarbone. Solving that with hand tools is what the Sambhal workshops do.

Shaping the collar: Work typically begins with solid brass, drawn and hammered into a smooth crescent. The curve is trued against a form so both arms of the collar rise evenly, and the ends are finished so the piece slips on from the side without pinching.

The floral work: The blossoms that name this piece are worked separately and set along the front arc of the collar. Each motif is finished by hand before it joins the band, which is why no two flowers on the collar match perfectly, and why no two collars match each other.

Joining and smoothing: Motifs and band are joined and then filed until the seams disappear under the thumb. A hasuli is worn against bare skin, so the makers work every edge smooth. Run a finger along the inner curve and you should feel nothing but polish.

The finish: The surface is brought up to a warm golden tone rather than a mirror shine, in keeping with how hasulis have always been worn: as everyday strength first, ornament second. With wear, brass slowly deepens in colour. Wipe it dry after each outing and that mellowing stays even and handsome.

Sambhal sits in the Uttar Pradesh brass belt that has supplied India's metalware for generations, and pieces like this keep those workshop skills in daily use. The craft here is not a single famous name. It is a working town's accumulated hand.

What is a hasuli necklace?

A hasuli necklace is a rigid, crescent-shaped collar that sits at the base of the neck rather than hanging loose like a chain. This floral version keeps the traditional form and dresses the front arc with blossom motifs. It is worn as both everyday jewellery and occasion wear across northern and central India.

How do you wear a hasli necklace?

Wear a hasli necklace close to the collarbone with the neckline kept clear: open collars, boat necks and V-necks suit it best. Slip it on from the side opening rather than bending it wide. One hasli with simple studs is a complete look; it rarely needs a second necklace.

How is a hasli made?

A hasli is made by shaping solid metal, traditionally silver, gold or brass, into a rigid crescent that holds its curve for life. In this piece, brass is hand-shaped in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, and the floral motifs are worked separately before being joined and smoothed. The full process is described in the How It's Made tab.

What is hasli called in English?

Hasli, or hansuli, translates to collarbone in English, which is exactly where the necklace is designed to rest. English descriptions usually call it a rigid collar necklace or torque. The name describes the anatomy, and the fit follows it.

Where does the hasuli come from?

The hasuli comes from a wide belt of northern and central India, with strong traditions in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal and the Himalayan foothills. Communities across this belt wore it in silver and gold as everyday wealth and adornment. This piece is made in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a historic brass-working town.

Is a brass hasuli better than gold or silver?

A brass hasuli is not better or worse than gold or silver, it simply serves a different wearer. Gold and silver hasulis are investment jewellery priced in the tens of thousands and beyond, while handmade brass brings the same sculptural form into everyday reach. Brass also suits the current oxidised and antique-finish styling that younger wearers prefer.

How much does a hasuli necklace cost?

A hasuli necklace ranges from a few hundred rupees in handmade brass to several lakhs in 22k gold from heritage jewellers. Silver versions typically sit in the low thousands. Price follows metal and making: this brass piece is priced for the hand work in it, not for metal weight.

Will a brass necklace tarnish, and how do I prevent it?

A brass necklace will slowly darken if it meets moisture, sweat or perfume, which is natural oxidation rather than damage. Put the hasuli on after perfume dries, wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear, and store it in a dry pouch. Kept this way, the finish mellows evenly instead of spotting.

What size is this floral brass hasuli?

This floral brass hasuli measures about 6 x 4 x 3 inches, the standard adult collar footprint, and slips on from the side opening. The rigid crescent flexes only slightly, so it fits by resting on the collarbone rather than by clasping. If you wear standard chokers comfortably, this will sit well.

Is this hasuli handmade, and who makes it?

This hasuli is handmade by brass-working karigar workshops in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, and curated through AIACA, an association that supports Indian artisan enterprises. Individual makers are not named, so attribution stays at the workshop-cluster level. Small variations in colour, texture and dimension are the signature of hand work.

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