What is Afghan Vintage Jewelry?
Afghan Vintage jewelry is simply a jewelry which is either old dating back 10 to 20 years, or new version of vintage jewelry is crafted by local artisans. They are inspiration from tribal cultures. This jewelry is basically a type of tribal and nomadic adornments
What is Afghan Tribal Kuchi jewelry?
Kuchi is distinct tribal group of Afghanistan region who used to roam around the area inside Afghanistan or Pakistan. They do not make permanent homes traveling from one area to another within their respective countries or regions. They live a nomadic lifestyle unlike settled communities. Kuchi jewelry is characterised by tribal designs. It shows the nomadic lifestyle of Kuchi tribe people. Tribes in other part of the world will also share similarities to Kuchi jewelry in design and art. However Afghan Kuchi jewelry stands out among them with its unique designs and have gained popularity worldwide. One aspect of Kuchi tribes is also this that despite this modern world, they are still living like they used to live centuries ago. The Kuchi jewelry is also an antique jewelry dating back to century or even several centuries. The ancient skilled men added their cultural significance to the jewelry.
What does kuchi jewelry or vintage jewelry made of?
Kuchi or vintage jewelry is made of the metal called “ gillet” which is a mixture of German silver, iron, copper. Sometime original stones are incorporated into the designs to create brilliant designs. Some times imitations and colored glass are used in the center of jewelry. Sometime earthly mined gemstones are dyed to enhance color or treated in other ways and used in this jewelry. The use of currency is also popular in this type of Jewelry.
What are jewelry accessories available in this Afghan tribal jewelry?
Afghan tribal jewelry has large varieties of jewelry accessories such as necklaces, chokers, earrings, rings, bracelets, cuffs, head wears, foot wears, charms, pendants, hair pins and many other type of jewelry is found in Afghan jewelry.
What Folkmarket Offers in Afghan Tribal Jewelry?
Folkmarket takes pride to share the hidden cultures of Afghanistan and Pakistan both. Mostly Afghan jewelry either vintage jewelry or Kuchi jewelry is sourced from the tribes of Pakistan in north west side. Pakistan is mixed culture and diversified traditions on its land. After every a few kilometres, one will find a totally a new culture and new tradition and new language. About vintage jewelry, we get this from local artisans.
Does Folkmarket Offer custom jewelry?
Yes Folkmarket offers custom jewelry. You can share your designs with us which we will discuss with our local artists who will work on on your designs. For ordering custom jewelry, you should contact us via email, or book an appointment via live chat.
Does Folkmarket Offer Wholesale Vintage Jewelry?
Yes, Folkmarket offers wholesale rates for vintage jewelry and Afghan tribal jewelry. The prices listed on our online store are retail prices. These prices are set due to high international shipping fee and handling. However if anyone makes a bundle deal on our store, they can still avail handsome discount on listed produces. For Wholesale buyers, prices can go down till 50% if anyone orders in quantity.
