Vintage Ersari Turkoman cuffs from mid 20th century. Handcrafted with banding, stampings and wirework. Traditional design has 'teeth' in the back and deep red glass jewels on the front. This pair is large and sure to be a standout on stage. Slightly tapered for a more comfortable fit.
Item No. JBC0174
Current Size: From about 7 to 7.75 inches inner circumference including the gap - slightly tapered
Gap: From About 1-3/8 to maybe just over 1-5/8 inches between the "teeth" in the back
Length: About 5 inches
Materials: Mixed metals, glass jewels
Metal Color: Slightly brassy, tarnished.
Finish: Unpolished
Details: Wirework detailing, stamped metal plaques and deep red glass jewels
Additional Info: There is a small crack at the end of one of the cuffs.
It’s very small and does not appear to impact the structure of the cuff.
Please see photos for details.
Area of Origin: Central Asia
Condition: Vintage
This item is a PAIR of cuff bracelets as shown in the photos on this page.
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!