Stylish Ethno-Chic Accessory for Cosmopolites - 100% Handmade Chain Bracelet Miao Hmong Fine Silver Collection

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* BEAUTIFULLY HANDCRAFTED: Handmade piece by piece, no factory mass production - 100% artistically crafted by highly skilled Miao Hmong silver artisans from the hill tribes in Northern Thailand *
* MATERIAL: 925 SILVER, OXIDIZED FOR VINTAGE EFFECT. Top quality silver. *
* ETHICALLY SOURCED: Partnering with and directly sourcing from artisans of ethnic tribes from Northern Thailand. A unique chance to help our social mission to improve the livelihood of marginalised ethnic minorities and preserve their cultural heritage! *
* INVALUABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CULTURAL HERITAGE: Meticulously created following Miao Hmong tradition. Authentic array of human creativity and unrepeatable craftsmanship enlisted in China as National Intangible Heritage since 2006 *
*ORIGINAL ETHNIC DESIGN FOR INTERNATIONAL FASHION TRENDSETTERS: An original tribal cuff design with accurately engraved natural, astral and totemic elements. A real piece of tribal art to mix and match with same collection bracelet for an authentic global chic look *

This beautiful chain/bracelet brings ethnic exotic flair to your chic look. Handcrafted by inspired Miao Hmong silversmiths in the Thailand Hills, it features a stylish beaded profile embellished with delicate charms/ stylish cuff design. Engraved in the vintage-looking oxidised silver you find beautiful abstracted and natural elements entrenched with symbolism like butterflies, leaves and flowers. Wear it with a classy ethnic print dress and a tribal pendant necklace for a global chic fashion statement!

Miao Hmong Silver Crafting: An Intangible Cultural Heritage

Miao Hmong people living in Southwest China, Northern Thailand, Vietnam and Laos are worldly renowned for their rich artistic heritage and incredible manufacturing skills that they express through their unique clothing and exquisite jewelry. Silversmithing is a long-established male tradition with strong cultural connotation and artistic value, featuring both a high level of creativity and technical sophistication. In China, Miao silver crafting was enlisted in national cultural heritage in 2006.

Watch the following video to discover how Miao people use silver in daily attire:

Silver Jewelry With Oxidized Effect

Miao Hmong artisans use exceptional skills and a time-consuming process to craft their beautiful silver jewelry. Silver is first melted in a charcoal furnace and once solidified, hammered to a thin bar. The design is engraved in silver with accurate chisel strokes. Usually silversmiths employ more than one chisel to engrave different lines and shapes, using the cutting edges of the tool as a sort of stamp, to creatively carve the desired pattern. Finally, to further emphasise the intricacy of the design the jewel is antiqued using chemical (sulphur liver) or natural (egg yolk) oxidants which give a vintage look.

Check this video out if you want to know more about Miao silversmithing:

Item #: MI99CYSZ102
Measurements: 1.6 inches; Weight: 53.3 g
Material: 925 silver, oxidized for a vintage effect.
Care instructions: Polish delicately with a silver cleaning cloth to remove stains. Store in a box when not used.

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With this purchase you contribute to our great cause! Interact China is a social enterprise committed to improve the livelihood of marginalised ethnic minorities and preserve their cultural heritage by promoting their products worldwide. We travel around China and Southeast Asia to work directly with the local artisans and bring their beautiful handicrafts directly at your door. Thank you for supporting us!