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Hazara Sun Hoop Earrings

Large antique Hazara earrings from Afghanistan decorated with distinctive rosettes resembling small suns.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1529
Large antique Hazara earrings from Afghanistan decorated with distinctive rosettes resembling small suns.
SKU: KL-1529
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    brak kamieni
  • Earwires:
    zamknięte
  • Earwire thickness:
    2 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    6 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    22.5 g

Hazara Sun Hoop Earrings

Large hoop earrings are traditional jewelry worn by the Hazara community inhabiting the central regions of Afghanistan. Their design is based on a simple silver hoop, enhanced by a decorative band of metal rosettes placed at the bottom of the earring.

The central element of the composition is three circular ornaments resembling stylized suns. Each rosette has a radiant relief that reflects light and gives the jewelry a distinct structure. These motifs appeared in traditional Afghan jewelry as decoration inspired by plant and geometric forms.

The earrings are made of silver and embellished with additional spiral details at the joints. The handmade technique is visible in the subtle surface irregularities and slight variations in the ornamentation, typical of jewelry created in small artisan workshops.

The natural patina of the silver highlights the age and authenticity of these earrings. The large size of the hoop and decorative rosettes give this jewelry a distinct ethnic character and are an example of the traditional craftsmanship of the Hazara community in Afghanistan.