Afghani Indian Silver Necklace | Eight

Beautiful vintage Afghani Indian silver necklace. 

Each stunning pendant has been restrung onto black cotton threads with an adjustable slider and tassel end. 

The necklace is approximately 48cm in length but this can be adjusted shorter to your desired length

Pendant measures approximately 5cm at widest part and 8.5cm long from top to bottom of tassels.

Tassels have small bells on the bottom which add a lovely soft jingle.

Afghani Kuchi Tribal Jewellery reflects nomadic freedom in its style, and combines it with various influences from many different cultures visited while traveling. The head, the hands, the ankles…there was virtually no part of the body that was left uncovered with some form of Afghani Kuchi Jewellery. Since many of these pieces were intended to be worn daily under very rough conditions, they were often boldly crafted of sturdy metal so as to withstand a rigorous nomadic lifestyle. This may explain why so many old Kuchi pieces are still available today and in relatively good condition even after decades of rugged wear. Much of this jewellery is set in alloys made by melting down old coins. In addition to semi-precious stones, pieces are crafted using glass, enamel, old coins, and plastic and stone beading – everything has a decorative value, regardless of its origin.

Please note that these are vintage pieces and as such may be missing gems or beads. Each pendant has been strung onto new black cotton threads.