Small Mansehra cuff bracelet from the Kashmiri region of Pakistan. Easy on-and-off pin and hinge design. Pin fits securely. Chased design withcutouts. Looks great as a base piece in a bracelet stack. This cuff name, Mansehra, is the name of a city in the Kashmir region of Pakistan that this style of bracelet is named after. The story of Kuchi jewelry, like all tribal jewelry, is rich with influences from many cultures. The word Kuchi itself is derived from a Farsi word meaning migration, in relation to nomads, and does not describe a particular group or people, but rather a state of being.
Item No. JBK0305
Width: 1.75 inches
Inner Circumference: 6.75 inches
Inner Diameter: About 2-1/8 inches
Materials: Mixed Metals
Metal Color: Etched section is slightly brassy. Top and bottom bands are more brassy.
Finish: Unpolished
Closure: Pin and Hinge
Additional Info: Chased design with cut outs.
Pin fits securely
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Condition: Vintage
Price listed is for a SINGLE bracelet as shown.
Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has been previously worn in country. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose or missing jewels, missing bells, obvious repairs, may be tarnished or worn, or have other small flaws.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our jewelry is used tribal jewelry, from faraway lands. As used pieces the condition of our items will reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. We leave that choice to the buyer, as each may prefer something different. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning might diminish.
We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!