Hearts Pashtun Nomad Cuff Bracelet Bracelets Afghanistan Tribal "Alpaca Silver"

Description

Vintage, circa 1950's, Baluch/Pashtun silver cuff bracelet with hearts in a banded design with dramatic studs.
This piece is very substantial and well made. It opens with a hinge and closes securely.
It's beautiful enough to display as an artifact of a vanishing culture, or give as a gift for someone who appreciates timeless artistry.
Nomad Style travels the world to find special pieces that others do not sell. Our love for beautiful old things is carried through in every item we sell and ship.
The Baluchis are nomadic people that travel between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. They speak an Indo-Iranian language close to Persian. Being mostly nomads, they breed sheep, goats, and camels. The Baluchi are renowned for their fine, silk embroidery and indigo- colored carpets. They are also skilled silversmiths, who produce mesmerizing works of art on silver or even white metal. The Baluchis are a proud people. No Baluch husband would want his wife to walk around without a substantial amount of jewelry and beads. This piece is a wonderful example of this proud tradition.