Silver plating over brass

13" + 4.3" extender
Weight: 48g

The word ta'wiz, used in Urdu and Hindi comes from the Arabic word taʿwīdh, meaning "amulet" or "charm" is formed from the verb awwadha, which means "to fortify someone with an amulet or incantation."

In India, particularly in Rajasthan, a talismanic three-dimensional case is called ta'wiz. Usually engraved and embossed, the silver pendant box acts as an amulet. The precious cases can contain fragments of relics, organic materials, protective strips of leather or parchment inscribed with Quranic suras or sacred legends that operate in defence of the wearers.

This piece is inspired by the form of these ancient amulets.

All our products are handmade using ancient lost-wax casting method by gifted artisans in Jaipur, India. Each piece is unique and made in limited quantities. Find our step-by-step process here.

Care for this piece like you would for your good luck charms.

To avoid the wearing of your plating, remove when in contact with water, cleaning solutions, lotions and perfumes. All our pieces come with a Ziploc, silica gel pack and a handcrafted jewelry box for storage and longevity of plating. 

This product will be shipped out in 1-3 business days from Calcutta, India. If you would like your order delivery expedited please email us at hi@theoliostories.com and we'll try to accommodate your request. We ship worldwide, you can find our shipping + return policies here.