Mid-size Turkoman beads, granulated and fire-gileded 25x18mm
Bold but lightweight these Turkoman beads offer lots of possibilities as they combine gold and silver tones with clean, sharp design and workmanship.
I've been hoarding these for a while and don't plan to let any more go, and don't expect to find any more this nice at this price -- so get them while you can!
Turkoman jewelry is characterized by its large scale, the use of fire-gilding on silver, granulation, and sinuous lines full of meaning to those who have studied the culture.
The nomadic Turkoman people have traditionally migrated throughout Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan since the 11th century, finding new grazing for their herds of goats, sheep, horses and camels. They are known for their carpet making skills, and fabulous jewelry for humans and animals. Today many have settled and become farmers in Turkmenistan, but other groups try to maintain their nomadic lifestyle.
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