Makara Water Dragon Bangle - Miao Hmong Dragon Bracelet - New
New bangle style bracelet from Miao craftsmen in China featuring two large Makara, or water dragon, heads. Bracelet slips on over the hand to wear. Looks large on the wrist, but hollow design makes it lighter in weight.
New bangle style bracelet from Miao craftsmen in China featuring two large Makara, or water dragon, heads. Bracelet slips on over the hand to wear. Looks large on the wrist, but hollow design makes it lighter in weight.
New bangle style bracelet from Miao craftsmen in China featuring two large Makara, or water dragon, heads. Bracelet slips on over the hand to wear. Looks large on the wrist, but hollow design makes it lighter in weight.
While this bracelet looks large and imposing, the size is made for an average sized wrist at almost 7.5 inches. Hollow design looks larger though, and this piece will stand out on the stage or when worn for a boho look. Makara heads work for protection and luck are a great conversation starter!
The Miao are an ethnic group belonging to South China. Silver jewelry is a well-known traditional craft of the Miao people. Apart from being a cultural tradition, it also symbolizes the wealth of Miao women. As a Miao saying goes, “decorated with no silver or embroidery, a girl is not a girl”. It was especially important to wear heavy and intricate silver headdresses and jewelry during significant occasions and festivals, notably during weddings, funerals and springtime celebration. Silver jewelry is an essential element of Miao marriages, particularly to the bride. Miao families would begin saving silver jewelry for girls at an early age.
Item No. JBB0030
Width: 5/8 of an inch wide band and about 1.25 inches wide at the dragon heads
Inner Circumference: About 7.5 inches
Inner Diameter: 2.5 inches
Materials: Silver Alloy (mixed silver and other white metals)
Metal Color: Silvery, White Metal
Finish: Soft shine
Closure: None, slips onto the hand
Country of Origin: China
Condition: New
Price listed is for ONE bracelet.
Photos are representative. You will receive similar piece(s) to those shown in the photos on this page in the quantity selected.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. 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 for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
