Vintage Tribal Cuff - Kuchi Cuff Bracelet - Belly Dance - Glass Jewels

Single vintage Kuchi tribal cuff bracelet features red and green glass jewels in brassy mixed metals.  Pin and hinge design.  Pin fits well and is secure.  Kuchi Afghan cuffs are part of the original tribal belly dance jewelry ensemble.  Original glass jewels are in place. 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. The word Kuchi itself is derived from a Persian word meaning migration, in relation to nomads, and does not describe a particular group or people, but rather a state of being.

Item No. JBK0334
Length/Width: About 3.25 inches, wrist to forearm
Inner Circumference: About 7.75 inches, tapering to 7.25 inches at the wrist end
Inner Diameter:  About 2.25 Inches
Materials: Mixed Metals, glass jewels
Metal Color:  Brassy and/or coppery in places
Finish:  Unpolished
Closure:  Pin and Hinge
Additional Info: Pin fits well, won’t fall out or work itself loose.
These cuffs can sometimes rub on the arms.  Line with felt or fabric for a more comfortable fit. 
Country of Origin: Afghanistan / Pakistan
Condition: Vintage

This listing is for a SINGLE cuff bracelet.

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece 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 destroy.

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!