Silver jewellery from Nepal is 95% silver (sterling is 92.5%) and is handmade by the Newar tribe, the traditional ethnic group of gold and silver smiths in Nepal (principally Kathmandu valley).
Coral and turquoise are the precious stones of Tibet as 70 million years ago Tibet was an ocean bed.
With the Himalayan eruption at that time, these stones were fossilised and are used by Tibetans in rings, pendants, bangles, head pieces and in decorative ornaments and religious pieces.
The ends of one bangle show “chipa” the mythical creature which lived in Kathmandu valley when it was a lake and which is the enemy of snakes. “Chipa” is often depicted in carvings above home doorways, in temples and in jewellery.
Kathmandu valley does indeed have chasms at four corners. It is said that Manjusuri, the God of Learning, wanted to turn the lake into a fertile paradise and so he cut the lake at 4 corners with his sword and “chipa” flew out.
The water drained out and Kathmandu valley is indeed a highly fertile valley, due to its once being a lake before the Himalayan eruption.
Coral and turquoise are the precious stones of Tibet as 70 million years ago Tibet was an ocean bed.
With the Himalayan eruption at that time, these stones were fossilised and are used by Tibetans in rings, pendants, bangles, head pieces and in decorative ornaments and religious pieces.
The ends of one bangle show “chipa” the mythical creature which lived in Kathmandu valley when it was a lake and which is the enemy of snakes. “Chipa” is often depicted in carvings above home doorways, in temples and in jewellery.
Kathmandu valley does indeed have chasms at four corners. It is said that Manjusuri, the God of Learning, wanted to turn the lake into a fertile paradise and so he cut the lake at 4 corners with his sword and “chipa” flew out.
The water drained out and Kathmandu valley is indeed a highly fertile valley, due to its once being a lake before the Himalayan eruption.
Inlaid with Nepalese coral & turquoise. Sold separately to Turquoise necklet
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Pendant Inlaid with Nepalese coral & turquoise. Sold separately to Turquoise necklet
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Round silver amulet (to contain precious things like prayers & wishes) inlaid with Nepalese coral & turquoise. Sold separately to Turquoise necklet
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Silver belt (3 rows) from Varanasi (India) adjustable size with reverse screw closing
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Not all pieces are photographed. Here is a list of pieces available in this unique opportunity to buy important pieces from a Private Collection: Medium width silver prayer bangle “Om mane padme om” (Hail to the jewel in the lotus) - Narrow silver prayer bangle “Om mane padme om” (Hail to the jewel in the lotus) - Narrow silver filigree bangle with coral & turquoise inlay - Medium width silver filigree bangle - Narrow silver filigree bangle
Hand-embroidered in gold - A traditional wedding skirt
Hand embroidered in silver and gold thread red silk wedding skirt from Nepal
A stunningly beautiful hand made garment for your special occassion or an amazing decor piece with its magnificent workmanship and beauty. An incredible amount of intricate embriodery of gold & silver thread on silk.
A stunningly beautiful hand made garment for your special occassion or an amazing decor piece with its magnificent workmanship and beauty. An incredible amount of intricate embriodery of gold & silver thread on silk.
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