19th and early 20th century Morocco
Silver & gold headdress charms and amulets are meticulously woven in between the most gorgeous green and blue faceted French glass trade beads, made for the Moroccan trade, were coveted and collected by Amazigh women…. and Jewels. The square charms are gold foil over metal and the others are all gold baby. The central rare beauty is a poem or plea for protection. When not wearing this work of art hang it in clear view, for added light in your environs. We wove our finest cord for this necklace.
One of a kind
Central silver charm with hasp: 1.5 x 1.25″
Necklace length from coin closure to end of loop (shorter length): 16.75″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her.