Bangle Bracelet Vintage Miao Hmong Silver Plated over white brass, Woven Bangle Bracelet with Wrapped Wire Amazing, and Traditional wire work. Great Find! Size: 8 Weight 110 grams Yes, a wonderful Bracelet for a Man! Stunning look, The wire work is Stupendous. With a Siver Bronze look. This is a gorgeous Miao Hmong Silver Woven Bangle Bracelet with Wrapped Wire from the Hill Tribe people of Southeast Asia. The Miao are an ethnic minority group of people in China. They inhabit mainly the southwest region of the country. Miao silver is not pure silver, but an alloy of silver, copper, and nickel. It's a traditional material for making jewelry by craftsmen of the Miao Hmong ethnic tribe. The percentage of silver is about 60%. Miao Hmong silver jewelry is distinctive for its design, style, and craftsmanship. Miao Hmong silver jewelry is completely handmade with decorative patterns. Miao Hmong people think silver accessories have spirits. Miao silver is often more expensive than 925 silver, mainly because the Miao silver workmanship is very exquisite, and its value is mainly reflected in art. The silver jewelry is all made by hand, this process makes the silver simple natural, and full of nostalgic charm. Silver ornaments have been an important part of the Miao culture for over 400 years where it is customary for Miao women to adorn themselves for festivals and celebrations and especially for their wedding day. Miao families begin collecting silver jewelry for their daughters as infants, keeping it in a special wooden box in anticipation of their wedding day when she displays their finery for the whole village. A wedding costume often includes several exquisitely fashioned silver necklaces that represent beauty, wealth, and dignity and is believed to ward off evil. The jewelry is passed down from generation to generation. This is a beautiful piece of Miao Culture. This beautiful woven silver bangle bracelet would be a wonderful addition to your collection, home, or simply treasure for yourself. Open studio most days from 10:00 to 5:00 make an appointment to have an adventure in shopping. Yes ~ along with basic simplicity ~ It's all about you You deserve to know about my fabulous Treasure chest. Tribal Jewelry, Statement Piece Handmade Jewelry, Art to Wear, with Much Much More. Looking for more Treasures, Or would like to purchase, let your fingers do the shopping xox ETSY HeartbeatHandmade https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartbeatHandmade
