Akha Button

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Akha Button

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on August 1, 2011 at 1:41am

A silver wire with "button" (center circle) soldered together and sewn on one side of a tunic, and the scalloped large piece is sewn on the opposite side.. Origin: Lahu and Akha people of the Golden Triangle. They range from 2.5" to 5"

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rusty August 26, 2011 at 5:21am

Very nice akha button collection. I appreciate the rudimentary clasps on the back side of similar pieces. I have quite a few in my collection. A couple of interest are a matching set of three, small, med. lg. First and only match I have ever seen also A few small buttons in an oval shape. My wife and I each regularily wear large akha buttons as a necklace. Of all the tribal jewelry we have worn and showed, I get 10x the compliments of its beaty compared to other more intricate,complex pieces. IJust started looking at this web site. Where has it been? I have been looking for something like this for years. My primary focus of my collection is the hilltribe and lowland silver of Lao. I will post some pics soon.
Kathleen McCabe-Elsey August 26, 2011 at 5:51am

Hi Rusty, and Welcome - I too am attracted by the practical yet, artistic quality of these! I have yet to design a necklace with these - on my list to do...would love to see yours and your wife's. I have npt seen a matched set!

All of us here agree that Sarah proposed a winner with this site. A great resource for the imagry as well as the adundance of knowledge. So welcome again and looking forward to your pictures.

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