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Turkmen Brass Cuff

The Turkmen brass cuff adorned with colored glass is a wide, ethnic bracelet with a raw character, featuring a red central bead and turquoise accents on the sides.

Origin: Turkmenistan
SKU: BN-0592

The Turkmen brass cuff adorned with colored glass is a wide, ethnic bracelet with a raw character, featuring a red central bead and turquoise accents on the sides.

SKU: BN-0592
Origin: Turkmenistan
  • Material type:
    brass
  • Gemstones:
  • Historical Status:
    historic
  • Length:
    14 cm
  • Width:
    2.5 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    18 g

Turkmen Brass Cuff

The bracelet features an open cuff, giving it a strong and archaic look. The wide band showcases the metal, embellishments, and colorful glass beads, lending the piece a distinct Central Asian feel.

The brass has a dull, patinated surface with visible discoloration, abrasions, and signs of age. This isn't a smooth, contemporary piece of jewelry without character—the cuff looks like something worn, stored, and used for a long time.

The composition's highlight is the red glass set in the center. Turquoise beads can be seen on the sides, contrasting beautifully with the warm, aged metal. This color combination is highly ethnic: raw brass, deep red, and intense blue create a simple yet highly decorative piece.

The cuff edges are adorned with stripes of fine ridges and twisted ornamentation, while the surface features incised geometric motifs. The ends are further embellished with raised elements, making the bracelet look attractive from the side, not just the front.

A Turkmen cuff is a good choice for those seeking tribal, oriental jewelry, far from mass-produced. It works best as a single, striking accent with a simple outfit, in linen, wool, black, or natural colors.