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  Jayme Savage Stoutt April 9, 2013 at 7:33pm

  Does anyone know from where this originates?
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  Ethnic Embellishments April 9, 2013 at 8:41pm

  Hello, These are currently mass-produced in Pakistan/ Afghanistan for the Western market, though I'm sure it is based on some traditional tribal design.
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  Jayme Savage Stoutt April 10, 2013 at 2:23am

  But they have a very old patina. Does not appear to have been a recent fabrication.
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  Ethnic Embellishments April 10, 2013 at 2:51am

  I can see the patina and the solder marks, but I believe that this is a new piece.  Perhaps some of the other members will be able to assist us :-)  I have also found that in Afghanistan, they are very good at making things appear old.
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  SARAH CORBETT April 10, 2013 at 8:13am

  I have to agree with Hillary, the construction techniques look modern. The patterned strips to my eye are applied machine rolled strips, rather than hand chased onto the piece.
  It is a bold and appealing style, but I feel it is likely to have little age.
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  SARAH CORBETT April 10, 2013 at 8:15am

  If we also consider the edges and interior of the piece, there seems to be no evidence of wear.
  Which is also a good indicator.
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  Patricia Deany April 10, 2013 at 2:09pm

  question -- are these cuffs traditionally made of silver or is brass an equally viable alternative -- I mean the older cuffs? Thanks.
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  Jayme Savage Stoutt April 10, 2013 at 6:41pm

  Very informative. Thank you all for answering my question.