Tribal Amulets - Antique Finish - Large Shield / Heart - Pack of 25
Sew-on tribal embellishments for costuming and accessory adornment. These little pieces of tribal adornment are stamped from sheet metal with a floral design. Originally used on clothing and animal trappings, you can use them anywhere for a bit of boho flair.
Large "shield" or heart shaped sew-on tribal amulets in an antique metal finish. Stamped metal amulets are sometimes called stamps or "gilets" after the name of the mixed metals they are made from. These small stamped bits of metal have holes punched into them for sewing to costuming or accessories. Easy to add to any costume or accessory project or other do-it-yourself items. Our metal amulets are made by hand by Afghan refugees in Pakistan with traditional methods. Due to the handmade nature of this product, size and shape may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Metal amulets are widely used by tribal peoples for embellishing adult and children's clothing, bags, animal trappings and all manner of textile items for personal and household use. They are stamped into sheet metal with a design tool and then cut out by machine or by hand. Finally there are holes punched into the metal on each side to allow the piece to be attached with thread. The beauty of metal amulets is that they are small and lightweight and can be sewn to anything you like!
Item No. DMG0014
Packet Size: 25 pieces
Size: About 1.25 inches across and 1.25 to 1.5 inches top to bottom
Materials: Mixed metals
Metal Color: Can be brassy, silvery, bronzey, coppery or any combination of these, and can be light to dark.
Metal Finish: Unpolished
Additional info: Hand stamped and hand cut so size and stamping depth may vary.
These are NEW pieces with an unpolished finish.
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Condition: New
Photos are representative. You will receive similar pieces to those shown in the photos on this page in the quantity indicated. Please look at photos carefully to judge metal color. Most pieces are an unpolished, mostly silvery color, but may vary from light to dark and from brassy to coppery. Due to the hand made nature of this product, there may also be some small variation in size, color and stamping depth. Our tribal amulets are made by Afghan refugees in Pakistan using traditional methods.
NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF NEW TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new components pieces are made by tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey to us from across the globe. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item(s) for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
