Vintage Kuchi Long Pendant - Jingling Hollow Dangles - Afghan Pendant

Long Kuchi pendant from the Afghanistan.  About 17 inches long, from top of hooks to bottom of dangles.  1.75 inches across.  Small jewels and long tassel-type dangles.  Mixed metals are unpolished and a slightly brassy color.  The small flat attachments on the chains flash and shine in the light.  This pair is in excellent condition. Long pendants like this pair work well on dance costume belts.

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. JPK1717
Length: 8.5 inches from top ring to bottom of dangles
Width: 1-7/8 inches across
Materials: Mixed metals
Metal Color:  A little brassy
Finish:  Unpolished
Jewels:  Glass or plastic jewels in red, green, blue
Attachment: Ring at the top
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage

You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. Please check photos carefully for condition. These are used tribal pieces that have previously adorned tribal clothing, accessories, household goods, animal trappings or other items. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws that should not be considered defects, but add character and authenticity to tribal items.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal components are used pieces from from faraway lands. As used pieces they may be tarnished or otherwise 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. 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 and polishing might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present, 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!