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Punjab armband,silver

Posted by ait ouakli on March 31, 2014 at 9:45am

old punjabi armband, silver with wool/ coton. See Preethis comment for more infos

Comments

ait ouakli March 31, 2014 at 9:51am

it is a for a little wrist. the silversmith work is amazing
Preethi March 31, 2014 at 1:16pm

Hi Ait, I believe these are typically from Punjab. Called lahsan ke pahunchian, and each bead represents a clove of garlic (lahsan).
Betty March 31, 2014 at 3:43pm

Love them. The most beautiful garlic cloves I've ever seen :-)
Toya March 31, 2014 at 5:34pm

Wonderful old silver!
ait ouakli March 31, 2014 at 5:44pm

Thank Preethi for the important corection and infos you are the right persone when it comes to indien art

Toya. Thank you

Betty, you are right, the most beautiful garlic :-)
Akkie April 6, 2014 at 9:01am

Lovely bracelet! Also have seen only small sizes!