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Antique Kuchi Earrings with Red Glass

Handcrafted silver earrings from the Kuchi tribe, decorated with red glass and a distinctive openwork ornament.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1368
Handcrafted silver earrings from the Kuchi tribe, decorated with red glass and a distinctive openwork ornament.
SKU: KL-1368
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Earwires:
    zamknięte
  • Earwire thickness:
    1 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    3 cm
  • Width:
    2.5 cm
  • Height:
    2 mm
  • Weight:
    5.3 g

Antique Kuchi Earrings with Red Glass

These unique earrings originate from Afghanistan and are the work of the Kuchi people – a nomadic tribe with a rich jewelry tradition. Crafted from approximately 800 fine silver, they represent a style that has endured for generations, combining symbolism, aesthetics, and practical solutions used by women of nomadic communities.

They feature slightly curved hoops with a densely decorated lower section. Openwork decorations in the shape of spheres and circles, creating an intricate lace finish, are characteristic of Kuchi jewelry. At the center of each earring, a red crystal is set – intensely colored glass that serves not only a decorative but also a protective function.

Floral motifs and ornamental patterns reinforce this jewelry's connection to nature and spirituality. Kuchi beliefs attributed the color red with the power to ward off evil spirits, and the sound of the earrings moving with each step was said to protect against the "evil eye."

Today, these earrings can be a unique element of an ethnic jewelry collection or a special accessory for those seeking authentic jewelry with a history. Every detail speaks to the past, traditions, and craftsmanship of a people who lived in harmony with the harsh, mountainous land.