Unique Alochi Nava – craftsmanship that has endured through time

This necklace is no ordinary piece of jewelry – it is a living reminder of a world that is almost gone. The Alochi Nava we present here comes from the deep tribal traditions of southern Afghanistan and the Pakistani border, where women have for centuries given each other symbols of strength, courage, and identity. Each element of this piece carries a story – about mothers, daughters, transformations and initiations, rituals and protection from evil spirits. It's not just a rare specimen—it's a relic of living history, encased in color and metal.

The necklace attracts the eye with its intense colors, embedded in an intricate mosaic—carmine red, emerald green, ultramarine blue, and amethyst purple create a mesmerizing composition that has nothing in common with modern showiness. Everything matters here—the colors and their arrangement were historically chosen not only for aesthetics, but also in accordance with tribal symbolism. Red represents life and the power of blood, green represents fertility and blessing, and blue brings spiritual protection. When a woman wore this necklace, she was wearing protective armor—beautiful yet powerful.

The impressive central medallion—rectangular, surrounded by a row of pendants and "tears"—is almost like a talisman. Its geometry conceals mystical messages: symmetry as a symbol of balance, the number of elements as a reference to rituals and life stages. Only an experienced craftsman could combine so many meanings in a single design. The metal, most often brass or a metal alloy, was struck and engraved by hand—no machines, no patterns. Each piece was unique. This is precisely why you won't find another identical necklace—each is unique and unrepeatable.

Equally fascinating is the carrying strap of this piece—composed of colorful panels adorned with glass in the shapes of crescents and circles, reminiscent of the symbolism of the moon and sun. Such elements carried a deep spiritual meaning—they protected the woman, indicated her status or tribal affiliation. Even the joints and pendants are not coincidental—the sound of the moving metal drops was said to ward off evil spirits and simultaneously attract blessings. Today, we treat these features as ethnographic curiosities, but there – in the mountains and deserts – they held real power.

This particular Alochi Nava necklace is a museum find. A piece preserved in such good condition, with a full set of pendants, intact mosaic, and original joints, is rare – most surviving pieces are incomplete or reconstructed. Here, we have a gem that would be just as suitable for an ethnographic museum as it is for proudly wearing on special occasions. It is heavy, solid, and bold – just like the women who wore it in the past.

If you are looking for jewelry that not only adorns but also tells a story – this Alochi Nava is for you. It is more than just an ethnic necklace – it is a testament to craftsmanship that required time, focus, and spiritual commitment. By wearing it, you become part of a chain of memory that never lets you forget those who brought light and strength through generations. You can't buy jewelry like this in a chain store. And you can't replicate it. This is a one-time opportunity to acquire a piece of true Oriental history.