Green & Gold
Green and gold terracotta, from deep bottle green through to a lighter leaf.
Green needs a longer, steadier firing than red or pink to hold its tone, so fewer sets leave the kiln in this palette than in the warmer colours. The lighter greens are harder still — any unevenness in the clay body shows through a pale coat, so more are set aside before painting.
Hand-rolled beads, sun-dried two days, slow-fired, then finished with antique gold and sealed matte.
Green works particularly well against maroon and mustard silk, and the lighter shades hold up against off-white cotton where a darker set would flatten.
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How to choose a neckpiece
A short choker sits at the collarbone and suits high-necked blouses. Haarams fall below the chest and read best against a plain silk saree. If you are wearing both, keep the earrings small so the neckline stays the focus.