Kuchi Choker with Coins
Kuchi Choker with Coins
The design rests on a wide, textile base embellished with an intense mosaic of tiny glass beads. Red, green, and turquoise blue create a rhythmic, almost pulsating pattern. This is not delicate jewelry – the form is compact, wide, and visually heavy, as befits jewelry worn high on the neck.
The lower edge is decorated with a row of metal coins with distinct inscriptions and ornamentation. The coins are not merely decorative – in Kuchi culture, they served as a mobile form of value and an element of status. When moved, they lightly clang together, producing a distinctive metallic sound.
Between the coins are cylindrical spacers wrapped in beads, which organize the composition and give it symmetry. The entire piece is attached to a wide, green ribbon, allowing the necklace to fit snugly around the neck. Hand-stitching and minor irregularities are visible, typical of craftsmanship.
The piece shows signs of use – fabric abrasions, natural metal patina, and localized discoloration of the beads. These details are an integral part of its history. This is authentic nomadic jewelry, not a contemporary interpretation of an ethnic style.











