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Turkmen Karawan Earrings

Antique Turkmen silver earrings with gilded ornamentation and red glass, whose moving pendants create a distinctive cascade of light and metal.
Origin: Turkmenistan
SKU: KL-1490
Antique Turkmen silver earrings with gilded ornamentation and red glass, whose moving pendants create a distinctive cascade of light and metal.
SKU: KL-1490
Origin: Turkmenistan
  • Material type:
    srebro, złocone
  • Gemstones:
    karneol
  • Earwires:
    otwarte
  • Earwire thickness:
    2 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    15 cm
  • Width:
    5.5 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    55 g

Turkmen Karawan Earrings

The jewelry of Turkmen tribes is among the most recognizable forms of Central Asian jewelry. These earrings are distinguished by a distinct, geometric composition based on a triangular shape, which in traditional symbolism of the steppes often referred to protection and stability. The structure is made of silver, while the decorative elements are gilded, giving the metal surface a distinct color contrast.

The central sections are adorned with red glass beads set in small, hand-crafted settings. Intense red was one of the most characteristic colors in Turkmen jewelry and appeared extremely often in combination with silver. Stones or glass in this color symbolized the energy of life, protection, and the status of the wearer.

The lower section of the earrings is topped with a row of movable silver pendants in the form of elongated drops. These elements move with every head movement, reflecting light and creating a subtle, metallic sound. This design was typical of traditional jewelry worn during holidays and ceremonies.

Earrings of this type were an important element of the attire of women living in the Turkmen regions of Central Asia. The rich decoration, the contrast of gold and silver, and the intense color of the red glass create a composition that still impresses with its expressiveness and tribal character.