Kuchi Agate Ring - Size 5.5 - Vintage Afghan Tribal Ring for Belly Dance
Vintage tribal agate ring from Afghanistan. Kuchi ring features a round agate center in a brass setting and a bit of twisted wire detailing. Narrow band is a US size 5.5. A great little piece for adding to your belly dance jewelry collection.
Vintage Kuchi tribal ring with an agate center stone. Narrow band is a US size 5.5. A bit of the twisted wire detailing is missing from one side. The other side is worn smooth from age and use. Great for belly dance costuming!
The story of Kuchi jewelry, like all tribal jewelry, is rich with influences from many cultures. These beautiful pieces with colorful glass jewels and jingling bells originally came from the nomadic Pashtoon tribes that wandered the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, along ancient routes between the seasons, moving down from the mountains in the winter and back to their homes in the summer. The word Kuchi itself is derived from a Persian word meaning migration, in relation to nomads or gypsies, and does not describe a particular group or people, but rather a state of being.
Item No. JRK0146
Size: 5.5 US
Materials: Mixed Metals
Metal Color: Brassy
Finish: Unpolished, but smooth and slightly shiny from use.
Top: Agate
Top Width: 3/4 of an inch
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage
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!
