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Tiznit, Morocco
That is really very surprising, sofar away of the dealers homebase. Thank you Hillary. Is it a traditional wear and should it be two or can it be one?
interesting piece.
maybe it is not far from where the afghan dealer comes from. maybe the tiznit smiths are trying something new. could be it is a mix of both ideas !!!!
makes sense, whoever did it , top of the shelve work really. The edging around is not the usual granulate but more an imitation of chain links. The leaves are not added but hammered out.
Thank you people.
i got many times the same question from friends , colectors and costumers.
i actualy did not write here directly about it but just mentionned a little. my answer to was always:
- nice workmanship. good quality and precise symetrie made from a very good silversmith
- i agree with the seller if it is mentionned, silver cuff/bracelet.handmade ,beautiful............etc
-sorry but many sellers describe it as berber, northafrican,morocan....... in this point, i desagree it does not fit to this bracelet,samples,shape or work. i see this since long time in many shops or internet sites and ebay. it is not made in northafrica
-it is a mix of samples (few are northafricans) but the combinaton of the samples together do not make a total sample that known in northafrica.
-made somewhere in asia. still , it is a nice work and nice bracelet ( new )
What a surprise, your bracelet is absolutely related to mine, one could almost say they come out of the same nest, but where? Maybe it is Afghanistan or Phakistan? Mine is not new as made yesterday, it has at least 40 years wear on it considering the softness inside. It is for sure a luxerious one and not meant for everyday wear. The workmanship that is displayed here does not come overnight, with such specialized features and skill that is knowledge of generations. So Ait Ouakli, thank you for bringing the bracelet into light again, fact it is still a mystery but we both do have a beautiful cuff in our possession and I am delighted that there are more being enjoyed. And bringing it back to Asia. Gr. Ingrid.
I have also seen this style of bracelet before (ascribed to various places). Given the fact, that these lovely pieces seem to come from Asia and that the workmanship is very superior, what about Bali? The wonderful Bali silversmith seem to be able to work in various styles and master a wide range of techniques. It somehow reminds me a bit of the very precisely worked Bali silver beads...
I still must stick with Tiznit. We have hamsas that are of the same workmanship that are from there.
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