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Afghan Button with Cabochon

Hand-forged button from Afghanistan with a dome-shaped ornament and colorful insert. Silvery patina, price per piece.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: G-0037
Hand-forged button from Afghanistan with a dome-shaped ornament and colorful insert. Silvery patina, price per piece.
SKU: G-0037
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    6.7 cm
  • Width:
    2.3 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    5 g

Afghan Button with Cabochon

An authentic Afghan button made of metal with a silvery patina, decorated with a relief “domed” pattern. The design, consisting of connectors, a small rosette, and an end disc, gives it a character typical of tribal jewelry from Central Asia. A small cabochon (colored glass) in shades of red or green adds a touch of color, enlivening the whole piece and giving it a jewelry-like flair.

It is a great element for alterations: it works well as a detail in necklaces and bracelets, for decorating bags, belts, or ethnic clothing. Each piece is slightly different (texture, patina, shade of the insert), which emphasizes the handcrafted nature of the work.