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These romantic beauties are made by Uzbek artisans of Central Asia. These are wonderful.

They are made of gold plated sterling silver and various semi-precious stones including turquoise. So gorgeous. About 4 inches long and 16 g

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These sweet tassels originally graced the arm of some lovely Banjara women. They were upper arm bracelets originally. I love these as tassely decor though. Because they open and close they can be hung anyplace. They are PERFECT as bag tassels, or on door knobs but would work for lots of things. These measures 6-9"

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A beautiful vintage tribal bangle from Afghanistan.
The size is adjustible.

A fantastic necklace made from huge African brass beads and natural fluorite chunks from Afghanistan.

lightweight for the size.
20.5" long.

This is a gorgeous finely handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of soft hand spun cotton. . The beautiful purple color is made from a dye called purpura that comes from a labor intensive method using sea snails. This color is seen less and less now. Huipiles from this region are difficult to come by and this is a fabulous example.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 25.5" across
Length 40"

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Phenomenal mask from Gabon.

This one measures 17 x 7 inches. It is old and of high quality. The condition is as shown in the pictures.

The Kwele masks of Gabon are used during initiation ceremonies and or at the end of a mourning period. The masks represent the spirits of the forest. The face of the masks are normally painted with white kaolin, the white represents the spirit world (peace and tranquility).

The Kwele believe in witchcraft and blame all their personal and social ills on its influence. The Kwele protect themselves against the power of witchcraft with the 'beete' ritual.

The 'beete' is a ritual that involves purification by the spirits who are represented in the form of 'ekuk' masks. 'Ekuk' means the 'spirits of the forest' and the 'children of the beete'. Kwele masks represent the antelope whose flesh was eaten at the end of the 'beete' ritual.

This handmade pendant is reproductions of an ancient Zapotec pendant that was found in the 7th tomb of Monte Alban. The Zapotec are the native people of Oaxaca.

This is an outstanding and rare piece.

Gold plated sterling silver and guatemalita. The small gold beads and clasp are also vermeil (gold plated sterling silver)
Approx 20.5 inches long. 156g

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These classic beauties are made in Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of this type of beautiful style of silver work.

Sterling silver.

About 3.25 inches long.
Approx 25 grams.

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This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from San Bartolo Yautepec Sierra Sur region Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun, hand dyed cotton. The patttern is miniscule as the weaving is very fine. A very special piece by a master weaver.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 29"
Length 44"

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These are exquisite cultural treasures. And make for wonderful decor.
These come from the Dogon people of Mali. Such an amazing otherworldly aesthetic there.

The Dogon people are located in the southeastern parts of Mali. The granary door is located on a family's granary. The higher one's status, the more elaborate and complex in design the granary door would be. These doors were created to protect the harvest of the Dogon people. Primordial beings, ancestors, Kanaga masks, breasts, sun lizards and scenes of life symbolically served to protect the entrance by making it sacrosanct. Ancestral beings were carved on the door to in the purpose to protect what lies on the other side of the door. Also, these doors recognized spiritual beings that were in charge of fertility and agriculture.
Masked figures were often carved on granary doors. These figures wear Kanaga masks. These masks represent the female spirit and birds. In Dogon society, birds are symbols that represent fertility. Located in a region where vegetation is quite low, the Dogon treasured the food that they had and needed to protect it; by doing so they ensured their existence.
There are two types of Dogon granary, male and female. The larger male granaries (on the left) are used for storing grains. Men distribute the grain, usually millet, for the day's cooking. Male granaries are usually bigger that the female and have more than one door. The female granary (right) is used for storing other foods but also personal things like jewellery, clothing and pottery. Men are not allowed to enter a female granary.

This one measures 16 x 12 inches. Great weathered patina.

This is a pair of absolutely wonderful, museum quality sterling silver Berber bangles. They open and close securely with a snug hinge and pin.
234 g together
an inner diameter of 2.15" (fairly standard for bracelets with openings).

These wonderful romantic earrings are made by Uzbek Bukhari artisans of Central Asia.

They are made of sterling silver with pearl, antique coral and glass beads. About 3 inches long and 30g.

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Cute hand-embroidered dress from Uzbekistan. The cut is perfect and the embroidery is fabulous. A cotton base and vibrant suzani embroidery.

42” long and 18” wide across the chest under the armpits.

Would fit up to a size M. The model is 5' 7"

These amazing throw pillows are made from vintage Handiras or Moroccan wedding blankets. They are woven as a dowry for brides. The blanket is hand-loomed in off white and white stripes with tufty stripes and awesome colorful geometrically patterned stripes. Made of wool and cotton. In excellent condition. One of them measures 14x24 inches and the other measures 12x24 inches
They come with a pillow that is stuffed with organic cotton batting. This makes for a nice squishy soft pillow.

The quick and easy room makeover!


A Handira or Tamizart is a throw used for warmth and special events. The white/cream coloured Handira is woven for weddings, often decorated with countless metal sequins (mouzouns in Arabic). I’ve been told that a mother begins to weave a wedding blanket when her daughter is still very young. The girl grows up getting familiar with her wedding blanket as part of her dowry and her duties as a married woman.

Moroccan wedding blankets are woven in natural undyed wool and cotton, often decorated with woven pattern bands of very pretty and colourful talismanic symbols. The numerous sequins give the Handira the finishing touch but are not solemnly esthetical. They are considered to ware of the evil eye and to protect. They also reflect the sun light during the day and the glow of fire at night.

A bride wears her Tamizart as part of her dowry when she is carried to the house of the groom. According to old tradition it is highly unusual that the bride walks, she is carried on the back of a mule to her new home. During this journey a small procession of family and friends of the bride sing about her dowry and the gifts that she brings for her new family.

For more great Moroccan Wedding Blanket pillows and other pillows from around the world check out the pillows section of our shop:

This is a very cool and unusual huipil with sleeves! Hand woven on a back strap loom in two predominantly red cotton panels covered by a grid of stripes in various colors including a few metallic stripes. The sleeves are of the same fabric. The base material is decorated with supplementary brocade featuring several complex universal diamond designs. Traditional collar and cuffs. This tailoring is unique to Santiago Chimaltenango huipils and they are one of only two huipil styles in Guatemala that have sleeves. These huipils are increasingly rare and this is a fine example.

Please note the mended patch as illustrated in the photos.

Measures 23 inches shoulder to shoulder, 22.5 inches long. The sleeves are 1/2 or 3/4 sleeves.
These are great year round. In the winter I wear them over a light sweater and they are super cozy.

These beauties are made by Uzbek Bukhari artisans of Central Asia.

They are made of sterling silver with glass beads. About 2.25 inches long and 12g. The ear wires are a bit wider than the average western ear wires. They measure 1.2 mm wide.

For more great tribal and mineral earrings check out the earring section of our shop.

Phenomenal mask from Gabon.

This one measures 17 x 7 inches. It is old and of high quality. The condition is as shown in the pictures.

The Kwele masks of Gabon are used during initiation ceremonies and or at the end of a mourning period. The masks represent the spirits of the forest. The face of the masks are normally painted with white kaolin, the white represents the spirit world (peace and tranquility).

The Kwele believe in witchcraft and blame all their personal and social ills on its influence. The Kwele protect themselves against the power of witchcraft with the 'beete' ritual.

The 'beete' is a ritual that involves purification by the spirits who are represented in the form of 'ekuk' masks. 'Ekuk' means the 'spirits of the forest' and the 'children of the beete'. Kwele masks represent the antelope whose flesh was eaten at the end of the 'beete' ritual.

Kwele masks have two large horns which sometimes encircle and frame the face. Areas of the face are often painted with white kaolin clay, the color of the spirits. Kwele 'ekuk' masks are beautifully stylised with a heart shaped face, almond shaped eyes and a small or non-existent mouth.

These classic beauties are made in Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of this type of beautiful style of silver work.

Sterling silver with coral.

About 1 inches long.


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This is a perfectly wonderful vintage textile from Mali. This amazingly soft handwoven cotton textile has been woven strips of various shades of indigo and sewn together to form this wrap. A beautiful color and beautiful composition. Wonderful drape.

It measures 39" long and 63" from armhole to armhole.

As, I mentioned these are truly vintage and it is typical for them to come well worn, it is part of what makes them special. You can expect small holes and "chewed up" corners. This one is in very good condition.

These classic beauties are made in Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of this type of beautiful style of silver work.

Sterling silver.

About 1.5 inches long.


For more great tribal and mineral earrings check out the earring section of our shop

These classic beauties are made in Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of this type of beautiful filigree work. These are dramatic and feminine media luna (half moon) style earrings

Sterling silver fine filigree work. About 1.25 inches long.

For more great tribal and mineral earrings check out the earring section of our shop.

These classic beauties are made in Oaxaca, Mexico, the home of this type of beautiful style of silver work.

Sterling silver.

About 2 inches long. 7g


For more great tribal and mineral earrings check out the earring section of our shop

This is gorgeous quality sterling silver Berber bangle.
48 g
the inner diameter is about 2.5" but it is adjustable

This is a gorgeous handwoven huipil from the Costa Chica of Oaxaca. The huipil is woven of hand spun cotton and the weave is a of traditional design. The purple color is a naturally derived from a labor intensive snail based dye. Huipiles from this region are difficult to come by and this is a fabulous example.

This was purchased from the artisan at asking price.

This one has these measurements:
Chest 26"
Length 28"

For more great huipils and tops from around the world check out the tops section of our shop!