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Kuchi Raspberry Hairpin

This antique Kuchi hairpin from Afghanistan has a strong, ceremonial character and immediately catches the eye with its rich detail. The openwork upper section forms a decorative, double ornament, while raspberry-red eyes add an intense, oriental touch.

Origin: Afganistan
SKU: S-0111

This antique Kuchi hairpin from Afghanistan has a strong, ceremonial character and immediately catches the eye with its rich detail. The openwork upper section forms a decorative, double ornament, while raspberry-red eyes add an intense, oriental touch.

SKU: S-0111
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    brass
  • Gemstones:
  • Historical Status:
    historic
  • Length:
    7 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    19.4 g

Kuchi Raspberry Hairpin

The shape of the pin is typical of traditional Kuchi tribal jewelry: an ornate base, rhythmic cutouts, metal pendants, and moving elements that work with every movement. This makes the piece look anything but flat and tame—it has the energy of an old, worn piece with character.

The lower section is filled with numerous chains, round plaques, and small square pendants. This dense arrangement creates the effect of a rich fringe, familiar from Afghan nomadic jewelry. The abrasions, patina, and surface irregularities emphasize the item's age rather than conceal it.

Raspberry teardrop-shaped beads are set on the sides, while a central circular accent brings the composition together into a more symmetrical whole. The colored glass contrasts with the muted metal, giving the clip a more collectible and distinctly ethnic look.

The barrette pairs well with boho, oriental, and tribal styles, but can also serve as a standalone, striking detail on a simple outfit. Its greatest asset is its authentic look: the aged finish, the movable pendants, and the Afghan rhythm of its decoration, which cannot be replicated by new, mass-produced jewelry.