Monday, 1 February 2010

Tribal Beats

Beautiful blogger Kel at Silver Peacock requested I post some of my jewellery collection so I'm starting with my silver tribal pieces.

From the first time I encountered the Lambani gypsies on a trip to India I was fascinated by their unique style, this nomadic tribe make the most beautiful jewellery out of any scrap metal they find. Whenever I visit a rural market I head straight to see what they're selling.

 
 

These are some of my favourite pieces. Turquoise is my birthstone.
A choker made from old rupee coins.

This can also be worn as a belt, the links are made from recycled spoon handles.


12 comments:

  1. wowzer! what lovely strong pieces you have!, so unique, i love chunky sterling statement pieces of jewelry too. The ankle bangles?! are unique too.

    G :)

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  2. I love the ankle bangles and toe rings. I never wear jewellery on my feet but this just looks so fresh and gorgeous! I love your eye-popping statement pieces, too.

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  3. Oh now see I wish I hadn't asked!!! ;)
    Jealous, jealous, jealous.

    Amazing jewellery, and I love how it has a story behind it. The turquoise stone bangle and ring are beautiful.

    X xx

    p.s thanks for the tag!

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  4. Those ankle bangles are just utterly beautiful. I wear a jade bracelet from California round my ankle but sometimes find it restricts what shoes etc. I wear. And the statement necklaces are almost works of art. Beautiful and green as well. ( Whoever does your mani/ pedis is great - I can't look at my own feet let alone show them to the world :) ) x

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  5. blimming heck, this stuff is all lovely! the rings and bracelets are all amazing! the photos of the women are so beautiful too :) great post xx

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  6. That's beautiful ! Your jewelery collection is fabulous !

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  7. I love the ankle bangles, definitely my favourite as they are so unusual! Jewellery made from recycled spoons too - amazing! They just totally outshine most the jewellery you get at home.

    C
    xxx

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  8. Wow, all so unique and different! Lovely collection you have, love it when peices have a story behind them :)

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  9. Thanks all!
    Glad you like some of my tribal pieces. I love my anklets but they do restrict your choice of footwear, definately no good with gladiators or anything with an ankle strap.
    Roo Paprika - I do my own pedicures and I'll share a tip, get some of Avon's "Pedi-Pads", the most awesome (and cheapest) invention ever for rough-looking trotters!
    Vix
    xxx

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  10. These are amazing!!! Where can we buy these from your shop??

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Lots of love, Vix