Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

Different tribes of Laos, Burma and China wear these torqued bracelets, which ends are lashed.

Five pair of aluminium earrings from Laos. Can be purchased individually.

This unique necklace is probable from one of the multiple tribes in Nagaland. Any further information for this amazing piece of traditional jewellery is welcomed.

This decorated silver hairpins was made by the Hmong, a fiercely independent hill tribe people found throughout SE Asia and Southern China.

Typical earrings from the Golden triangle in aluminium

This decorated silver hairpin was made by the Hmong, a fiercely independent hill tribe people found throughout SE Asia and Southern China. The hairpin is hollow with silver filigree decoration and is made from good silver. In the past, hill tribe women would sometimes fill the shaft with valuable items such as opium.Antique Hmong silver hairpins of this nature are rarely seen in Laos now.

Necklace Miao, the hexagonal shaped ring In the center a large circular disc with spiral decoration is suspended

A flat neck-ring with very fine chased floral motifs. This heavy collar has apparently a high silver content. A beautiful piece in perfect condition. Probably from the Miao, Guinzhou, Huangping area

An easy wearable and light choker with a beautiful design and fabric.

Original 3 layered Hmong / Miao  neckpiece. The 3 hollow rings are joined by the fastener; the rings ending in the typical ears of jewelleries of the minority hill tribes..

Original 5 layered Hmong / Miao  neckpiece,  The 5 hollow rings arejoined by the fastener; the ends of the ring ending in spirals., Origin. Northern Thailand,S-W China

Small collar made by a simple round hollow tube. Very flexible so easy to wear.

Anoter nice neck ring from the Mountain minority tribes in S-W China and the Golden Triangle. A simple flat ring with a central decoration. Singns of long use.

Nice flat ichly chiselled collar, with 3 dangels. probably from Miao, Guizhu area. Collected in Northern Laos.

The ring inis formed by three flat bands ending in a spiral at either end. The rings are richly chiselled designs. A central plate with dragon designs makes this piece an extremely rare example of collars from the Golden Triangle. Origin Miao, Guangxi or Sanjiang area of S-W China and Laos. Such collars are signs of one family's wealth. Small repairs needed on the lock (see pictures)

This is a fine and light neck ring from the Golden Triangle. The ring opens with a lock, see pictures. Lovely repouussé design.

Nice choker, shows sign of long use. The rigid openning will fit ony on a fine neck.

This is a fine and light neck ring from the Golden Triangle. The ring opens with a lock, which needs some small repairs. Lovely repouussé design.

A rare piece of jewellery from the minority tribes of laos and China

A nice light bracelet from the Golden triangle

A nice hollow dsilver bracelet probably made by Shan or Chinese solversmith, primarly worn by Lahu andAkha men.

Beautiful bracelet covered with finely woven silvermchains  Origin: Shan or Wa/Lawa of the Myanmar - Yunan border.

Exact origin unknown,