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Nice small Tadjik wall hanging11.03.1804
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A small patchwork with an embroidered centerpiece with floral designs.
Tadjik/Uzbek wall hanging11.03.1802
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
- Needs to be washed
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
An interesting wall hanging with typical "uzbek" embroidery and faux, printed, ikat. An original piece in a quite good condition.
Tadjik wall hanging11.03.1800
- Cotton
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
An unique piece of wall hanging from Tadjikistan. Embroidery, silver and cotton tassels.
Kuchi embroidery (Bedspreads) with small mirrors 11.03.1799
- Cotton
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- New never used
his is a new Kuchi bedspread from Afghanistan. It features hand embroidery and mirrors.
Tibetan Amulet Box04.02.562
- Silver
- Copper & copper aloy
- Turquoise
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Excellent overall condition
Small ga'u amulet box with turquoise cabochon. Silver front and copper back.
An old, genuine low silver torque, from the Swat valley in Pakistan04.03.1840
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Low grade twisted silver wire torque from Northern Pakistan's, Kuchi and Kalash tribes. The red glass inlets are surrounded by two triangles.
Rajastani silver neck ring.04.03.1839
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Rajasthani silver neck ring called varlo from Western Rajasthan. Such rings are also worn in Sind. Made with silver wire wrapped around a thicker rigid silver cable. The necklace opens by unlocking one of the hooks and slipping the neck in.
A nice twisted silver torque from NorthEstern Pakistan04.03.1837
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This is a thick and heavy twisted silver torque. On both sides, these spirals end in an even, round, cast and partly engraved projections with ends resembling bent buds. It is thought that this type of choker was originally made in the Swat Valley in North Pakistan and brought westwards to the Kafirs in Afghanistan. Our pieces have been collected in the Swat valley, Nuristan being inaccessible these days.
Fine twisted silver torque from Swat valley04.03.1836
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This is a fine twisted silver torque with a central medallion, with two inserted red glass pearls. It is thought that this type of torque was originally made in the Swat Valley in North Pakistan and brought westwards to the Kafirs in Afghanistan. Our pieces have been collected in the Swat valley.
Swati twisted silver torque04.03.1835
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This is a fine twisted silver torque with a central medallion. It is thought that this type of torque was originally made in the Swat Valley in North Pakistan and brought westwards to the Kafirs in Afghanistan. Our pieces have been collected in the Swat valley.
Fine Pakistani Pashmina11.04.627
A museum worthy Masterpieces in Pure Kashmir Pashminas, handwoven, hand dyed and hand embroidered in the most exquisite needlework. It is very fine and stll double sided. On one end two small holes to be repaired.
Large tablecloth handmade by a Sri Lankan co-operative11.06.1778
- Cotton
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Modern local design
- New never used
- Product of cooperative or Fair Trade
The cotton yarn has been dyed and woven by hand. A product of Barefoot cooperative in Sri Lanka. Barefoot linen combines fashioned colours with traditional needleworks.
"Màkhnak" necklace - Oman03.01.1834
- Silver
- Gilded or gold foil on silver
- Wood
- Recycled material
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- High aesthetic value
The triangular necklace called "Màkhnak", meaning "The pearl of the neck" is made up of a large central bead called in Rustaq area "al bursa", unripe date. On either side of the central bead are smaller silver beads and on red resin bead. these beads are strung on a rigid silver rod, which is attached to an elaborate triangular hinge, called "Mirkat" and which is linked to two silver chains. The "Makhnak" necklace was a basic piece of every Omani women in Norther Oman
Silver lingam casket from Karnataka04.04.1833
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
An ovoid shaped silver lingam box from Karnataka with a beautiful silver chain. Such lingam caskets are worn by followers of the Virashaiva sect (Tfose who follow Shiva) in the Karnaka region of Southern India. Men may wear them on the left arm and Lingayat Jangam priests on the top of the head under a cloth cap.
Flexible silver armlet from Rajastan04.04.1832
- Silver
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
These armlets called Bahutta by local Muslims, traditionally they are worn on the upper arm just above the elbow by women. Can be made into a beautiful bracelet. Nadler idicates for a similar one Bihar as origin.
Hollow silver bracelet with engraved designs04.05.1831
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
A nice light bracelet from the Golden triangle
Hollow silver bracelet - Golden triangle04.05.1830
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
A nice hollow dsilver bracelet probably made by Shan or Chinese solversmith, primarly worn by Lahu andAkha men.
Bracelet probably Swat valley04.04.1829
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Nice bracelet from Pakistan. Cutsen attributes a similar one to Swat.
Indian silver cuff04.04.1828
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Lovely, large silver cuff, easy to wear.
Bracelet with wire embellishment - Golden triangle04.05.1827
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Beautiful bracelet covered with finely woven silvermchains Origin: Shan or Wa/Lawa of the Myanmar - Yunan border.
Sindhi horse shoe-shaped silver bracelet04.04.1826
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This single silver bracelet with incision work of geometric motif is decorated on the upper part with three rows of semi circle silver beads, terminating with a silver flower on each side . The finials are also decorated with a flower inlaid .
Large silver armlet - Gujarat.04.04.1825
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
These beautiful bracelets are worn mahratta and Gudjarati women. The semi-flexible body has a central floral ornament, behind which is hidden the closing device.
Rare and lovely neck-ring from Swat valley04.03.1841
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Excellent overall condition
I acquired this neck ring in Mingora (Swat) where Star2002 places it, while Nadler 2005, mention that men from Sind wear these neck rings too.
Large tablecloth handmade by a Sri Lankan co-operative11.06.1777
- Cotton
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Excellent overall condition
- New never used
- Product of cooperative or Fair Trade
The cotton yarn has been dyed and woven by hand. A product of Barefoot cooperative in Sri Lanka. Barefoot linen combines fashioned colours with traditional needleworks.
Small red tablecloth - Cental Asia11.03.1803
- Cotton
- Functional household item
- Excellent overall condition
- New never used
Heavy Rajastani anklet04.04.1824
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Rajastan twisted ankle twith lotus buds terminations.
Hinged silver bracelet with lotus flower04.04.1823
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
A two part hinged silver bracelet with central lotus flower motif. Origin: Orissa. Easy to wear its opens entirely.
Hollow anklet - Rjastan India04.04.1822
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
A hollow anklet is formed from an embossed foil that imitates pearls
Interesting & rare Punjabi bracelet04.04.1821
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This flexible Punjabi bracelet has a cotton base onto which have been attached silver balls with granulation work, are according to Nadel only made in a single village. Curved silver panels that are seemingly composed of dozens of tiny spheres. The bracelet opens by means of a pin that is pulled out to release a hinge.
Men's ceremonial cloth10.05.1796
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Original condition
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
Over-sized men's clothing equates to importance. In northern Nigeria, large silk embroidered robes that are worn, or given to subordinates, are indicative of high status. The triangular knife pattern and the calligraphic spiral rosette may have an underlying protective symbolism that has been overlaid with commercial trade value.