Kuchi Vintage Cuff Bracelet - PAIR - Tribal Kashmiri Jewel Cuffs - Belly Dance

Small cuff bracelets from the Kashmiri region of Pakistan. Matched pair in an easy to wear pin and hinge design that allows for quick on/off use.  Pins are connected by chains so can’t become lost and have small jingling bells attached.  Both pins fit securely.  Chased design with cut outs in the metal.  These can be lined with fabric for comfort and might look nice with a red (or other bright color) fabric lining showing through the openwork design. 

The story of Kuchi jewelry, like all tribal jewelry, is rich with influences from many cultures. These beautiful pieces with colorful glass jewels and jingling bells originally came from the nomadic Pashtoon tribes that wandered the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, along ancient routes between the seasons, moving down from the mountains in the winter and back to higher elevations in the summer. The word Kuchi itself is derived from a Farsi word meaning migration, in relation to nomads, and does not describe a particular group or people, but rather a state of being.

Item No. JBK0338
Width: 1-1/8 inches
Inner Circumference:  About 6-3/8 inches
Inner Diameter:  Approximately 2-1/8 inches
Materials: Mixed Metals
Metal Color:  Slightly brassy
Finish:  Unpolished
Closure:  Pin and Hinge
Additional Info: Small cutouts in the metal bands.
Pink and green plastic jewels are replacements.
Country of Origin: Pakistan
Condition: Vintage

Price listed is for the pair of bracelets as shown.

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has been previously worn in country. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose or missing jewels, missing bells, obvious repairs, may be tarnished or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our jewelry is used tribal jewelry, from faraway lands. As used pieces the condition of our items will reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. We leave that choice to the buyer, as each may prefer something different. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!