Vintage Hazara Headpiece - Tribal Headwear for Belly Dance

Detailed vintage Hazara headpiece with center teardrop-shaped pendant. Finely detailed with wirework, round and diamond-shaped dangles and bird design links along the front. Built on a fabric base, with a circular band running around the head like a headband, and another running front to back across the top of the head.  It fits a bit like a cap and can be adjusted easily by taking it in or adding additional fabric. Fully lined with black fabric and embellished with a bit of beading on the top edge. Made by the Hazara people of Afghanistan.

The Hazara originated in the Hazaristan (Hazarajat) region of central Afghanistan with a few being scattered to Pakistan and other areas. Hazara jewelry is often without the larger, colorful jewels that Kuchi jewelry is known for. Hazara jewelry can be delicate, with fine etching, delicate wirework and small dangles, or can be large, simple and solid in unique shapes and designs. The Hazara people have retained their own customs and traditions which are closely related to those of Central Asia.

Item No. JHK0073
Measurement side to side: 12.25 inches
Measurement top to bottom (center):  4 inches
Materials:  Mixed Metals
Metal Color:  Silvery
Metal Finish:  Unpolished
Attachment:  Ties on each end of the band
Additional Info: Detailed chains/dangles, bird motif components and a bit of beading on one side
Lined with fabric for a more comfortable fit.
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!