Item Tag: Central Asian

Vintage Kuchi tribal pendant with a series of jingling dangles. Unique piece with two red and one blue accent – the blue is a replacement. Well worn piece – most notably on the face of the pendant; an embossed texture has worn down so that it’s just slightly visible. The pendant is 3.5″ long. There’s patina, some misshapen dangles, surface wear, and an aged appearance evident.

Nearly matching pair of vintage Kuchi tribal textile or dress pendants – one has a red center, the other has green. The floral-like top portion is traditionally sewn onto a dress with the dangles hanging down. These are big – about 8.75″ long each. Series of puffy, double-sided dangles that make a jingling sound with movement. The sound is used to not only announce your arrival but to ward off the evil eye as well. . Visibly aged, unique pieces. There is surface wear, misshapen metal, oxidation, and an aged appearance throughout.

Vintage tribal coin pendant from the Afghan-Pakistani border region – repurposed coin body, rosette elements, and strands of looped chain fringe terminating in baubles that make a jingle with movement. The rosy pink accent at the center is a replacement, a common repair in vintage tribal pieces; it’s made of plastic. CONDITION Vintage with surface wear, a replacement jewel, dusty crevices, and other signs of age and use. DIMENSIONS Approximately 2.5″ total length

Somewhat newer Kashmiri tribal pendant – the metal is more silver-tone than many of the vintage pieces I carry and the design/pattern is clear and concise. Traditional patterns, including stylized leaves. Red glass center that doesn’t appear overly worn or scuffed. Lots of double-sided puffy dangles that are connected by floral s-loop connectors. Big piece – over 5″ long. Not brand new – as there is still some surface wear and patina – most evident on the back. Lovely, large Kashmiri pendant.

Large, unique, vintage Waziri tribal pendant with traditional bail accents and a series of round baubles on chain. The baubles make a sound with movement as they bounce off each other. The blue in the center is made of glass. The droplets are made of plastic inlay. Visible surface wear, some baubles missing a half, dusty crevices, and an aged appearance. Waziristan is a tribal region located between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Large piece – 5.75″ long. Weighs over 3.5 ounces.

Large, unique, vintage Waziri tribal pendant with both a red and a deep purple accent. Two rows of jingling dangles that make a sound with movement as they bounce off each other. At the top is a traditional pair of protruding buds. Large tribal pendant – 7″ long. Visibly aged piece with surface wear and an aged appearance.

A beautifully aged Kuchi tribal textile pendant, traditionally used as a dress ornament with the domed top sewn to fabric and the dangles left to swing freely. Six puffy, double-sided dangles and two triangular pendants hang from chain, creating a soft, rhythmic jingle with movement. Rich patina, oxidation, and surface wear give this piece an unmistakable authenticity that simply can’t be reproduced. At ~8.5″ long and nearly 4 ounces, it makes a bold statement as a wall hanging, display piece, costume accent, or wearable art. ✦ ~8.5″ long ‘ ~4 oz ✦ 6 double-sided dangles + 2 triangular pendants ✦ Authentic wear and patina throughout