Stunning Pure Copper Punjabi Hindu Sikh Singh Khalsa Smooth Healing Kara - Punjabi Sikh Hindu Bracelet Design No. Q6 Width of Kara is approx 8mm. Weight is approx 14-25g (variable due to different sizes) Please note photos are for guidance only. Only one kata included per sale unless you add extra quantity from drop down list before checking out. Kara are new and have copper polish that will come off in few days and Matt Colour Copper Metal will show up which will stay same for whole life. There may be some black marks present on inner side (its not tarnishing - these are made due to moving in the machine whilst manufacturing) of kara, these will go off within few days of wearing. 100% pure and authentic copper metal. Only joints are soldered with other metal that's common in all these kara and even fine Gold and Silver kara where different metal is used to join the two ends. These kara do not rust and are non allergic to skin. Copper kara have several medicinal properties and health benefits. That's why these are also known as healing karas/bracelets. Good Luck kara as per Hindu Mythology and Indian Astrology. Bringing good luck to wearer and protects from evil eye and bad spirits. This SMOOTH PLAIN Kara is BRAND NEW and will be supplied in a funky looking decorative gift bag . Popular design in market right now - very famous in youngsters and we are the only seller who has this exclusive design for sale in UK. Written Sizes are the internal diameter of karas in centimetres. Please read below more Information about Sikh Kara: A kara (Punjabi: ਕੜਾ (Gurmukhi), کڑا (Shahmukhi) कड़ा (Devanagari)), is a steel or iron (sarb loh) bracelet, worn by all initiated Sikhs. It is one of the five kakars or 5Ks — external articles of faith — that identify a Sikh as dedicated to their religious order. The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanskar in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh Ji explained:He does not recognize anyone else except me, not even the bestowal of charities, performance of merciful acts, austerities and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light of the Lord illuminates his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa.—[1]The kara is to constantly remind the Sikh disciple to do God's work, a constant reminder of the Sikh's mission on this earth and that he or she must carry out righteous and true deeds and actions, keeping with the advice given by the Guru. The Kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God.[2] It is in the shape of a circle which has no beginning and no end, like the eternal nature of God. It is also a symbol of the Sikh brotherhood. As the Sikhs' holy text the Guru Granth Sahib says "In the tenth month, you were made into a human being, O my merchant friend, and you were given your allotted time to perform good deeds."[3] Similarly, Bhagat Kabir reminds the Sikh to always keep one's consciousness with God: "With your hands and feet, do all your work, but let your consciousness remain with the Immaculate Lord."[4]The basic kara is a simple unadorned steel bracelet, but other forms exist. It was historically used like a knuckle-duster for hand-to-hand combat. Battlefield variations include kara with spikes or sharp edges. Sikh soldiers of the British Indian army would settle disputes by competing in a form of boxing known as loh-musti (lit. iron fist) with a kara on one hand. Brilliant finish and very decorative. Ideal gift item for loved ones. We are UK based supplier smartfashions.co.uk. Items can be collected from our shop in Rochester, Kent, UK. We have 100% positive feedback. Please bid with confidence and check our other fantastic listings. If you are not happy with your purchase we will give you 100% refund on return of item. No hard and fast rules for refunds and returns. We will try our best to reply all messages on the same day. Free Economy Royal Mail Postage in UK. Postage discounts will be given to International buyers for multi-buys. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter #OnlineSikhStore P.S. Colour of item may slightly vary due to camera flash and light conditions. Some karas may have negligible small black grinding mark on the kara joint. This is always seen on all karas as most of the Kara making/shaping work is done by hands. However, this do not affect the quality/look of karas. Shape: Round Modified Item: No Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Modern Sikh Kara Certification: Onlinesikhstore Material: Copper Theme: Religious Main Colour: Copper Metal Purity: 100% Copper Main Stone: No Stone Brand: SmartFashionsUK Metal: Copper