{"product_id":"early-20th-century-himachal-pradesh-silver-bracelet","title":"Early 20th century North India Himachal Pradesh silver bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA powerful piece of jewelry created in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI acquired this from a German dealer who told me it was made in the state of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe craftsmanship is so intense it transcends \"amazing\" and reaches a level that can only be called chaotic; I’ve kept it in my private collection for a long time, but as I’m organizing my stock, I’ve decided to share this special favorite of mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bracelet is composed of rounded pieces, each finished with intricate hand-carved designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand assembled link by link, almost like a hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt bears a striking resemblance to certain modern designs, like the silver balls from Chrome Hearts, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eit’s truly incredible to think that this was already being crafted in India roughly 120 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe clover-like motif is likely inspired by the sacred Pipal tree leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIndian jewelry draws its design roots from nature, such as plants and flowers;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emany of you may have seen the famous bangles featuring two animal heads facing each other, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethat love and respect for flora and fauna have traditionally breathed life into their jewelry designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile drawing inspiration from nature is common in Nordic and Western jewelry as well, it is fascinating how that expression differs entirely from region to region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the early 20th century, India was a British colony, a period with a dark backdrop of exploitation of technology and trade, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe skill of the Indian silversmiths of that time (known as Sunar) deserves to be brought into the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnlike the bib-style pieces like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totocz.com\/products\/indian-silver-snake-scale-bracelet?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ddb40820e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Antique Rajasthani silver choker necklace\"\u003eRajasthani necklace\u003c\/a\u003e I introduced previously, or pieces made of many delicate, multi-layered parts, this bracelet goes beyond simple ethnic aesthetics and has a distinctly modern mood,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emaking it exceptionally rare even among Indian silver jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd setting aside the explanatory preamble, at the end of the day, it is simply incredibly cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMore than anything, that is what matters most. It is a bracelet that truly lifts your spirits when you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s not just about the historical background or being as old as possible; I believe this is the kind of bracelet that looks stunning now and will still look incredibly cool to everyone 100 years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe beautiful variations unique to individual hand-crafted parts are a highlight; to wear it, you overlap the ends like a hinge and insert a screw-like pin to secure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA safety chain is attached to the screw, and the construction is robust and secure, requiring a firm pull to insert or remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e送料・税込みの料金です \/ World Shipping And Tax Including Price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ematerial : silver (estimated 800-900 purity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInner diameter : 16.7cm\u003cbr\u003emodel wrist 14cm \/ 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eweight : 54.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003econdition : Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOTO.CZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54834579145047,"sku":null,"price":109500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/3097\/3881\/files\/IMG_5386_102b8de6-6b0f-432c-aba8-30c0dda280c8.jpg?v=1788179551","url":"https:\/\/totocz.com\/en\/products\/early-20th-century-himachal-pradesh-silver-bracelet","provider":"TOTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}