Kuchi Bracelet - Vintage Tribal Bangle Bracelet - Belly Dance
Solid bangle bracelet from the Kohistan region of Pakistan. These solid bangles are a little bit heavier than most bangles, but not difficult to wear. Small jewels and central protrusion add a finishing touch.
Traditional Kohistan design rigid bangle bracelet with protrusion and small jewels. Bracelet is solid metal. Somewhat heavy. Rigid shape in mixed metals is not adjustable. Slip over the hand to wear. This bracelet is on the small side. Be sure to measure to be sure of correct fit. The metal surface is worn smooth in places but the etched design is still highly visible. Vintage bracelets look beautiful stacked together or mix it up with different styles.
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 higher elevations in the summer. The word Kuchi itself means migration in the Afghan Dari language, in relation to nomads, and does not describe a particular group or people, but rather a state of being.
Item No. JBB0029
Inner Circumference: 6-7/8 Inches
Inner Diameter: About 2.25 inches
Width: About 3/8 of an Inch
Materials: Mixed Metals
Metal Color: Slightly brassy
Metal Finish: Unpolished
Additional Info: Rigid design. Etched details, small jewels, knobby protrusion.
6-7/8 inches is just a little bit small for a bangle bracelet. This would be best worn on a slim hand/wrist.
Country of origin: Pakistan
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 pair 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!
