Himalayan Jewelry Most of the descriptions and the Nepali names used here come from the book, The Jewelry of Nepal by Hannelore Gabriel. The book is still widely available, and we highly recommend it. Click on the smaller photos to see an enlarged photograph. Along with the photograph you will find more about the piece including its dimensions. We have some of the pieces in duplicate. If you order one and we have a similar one but not the one pictured we will let you know and will send a photo of the actual piece. A price list is available. Simply send us an email and we will send you the price list. Be sure to request the Nepalese Jewelry price list.

TITLE 05807 Tilhari necklace with blue pote beads, Nepal 16159 Gold tilhari necklace with red pote beads, Nepal 08633 Protective necklace (tengura) , W. Nepal 08633-detail Closer veiw of the individual metal bezels set with bone on the preceding tengura from W. Nepal 16161 Coin necklace, Nepal These are found in virtually all regions and worn by all peoples in Nepal.   08727 Dori necklace, Tamang people, Nepal 08727-detail 1 Detail of one of the side pieces of the dori necklace, Tamang, Nepal 08727-detail 2 The central pendant of a dori necklace is in the shape of an arrowhead. 14171 Nau gedi necklace, Tamang people, Nepal 14171-detail Single bead from the preceding nau gedi necklace, Nepal 17195 sold Ganesh jantar , Nepal. A jantar is an amulet and is worn for protection.   17196 Jantar , three figures, Nepal 17241 Silver choker, Middle Hills, Nepal 17241-detail Detail: silver choker, Middle Hills, Nepal 17242 Kanthshri necklace, Rana Tharu people of W. Nepal 11364 Hansuli , Tharu people, S. Nepal. Sometimes solid, this one is hollow.   11364 detail Detail, hansuli , Tharu, Nepal 16115 Jantar necklace with chain and clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal 16115 detail 1 Jantar necklace clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal 16115 detail 2 Jantar (amulet box), Middle Hills, Nepal Jantars are commonly decorated with red glass in imitation of coral. 12456 Jantar necklace with chain and clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal 12456 detail 1 Jantar necklace clasp, Middle Hills, Nepal 12456 detail 2 Jantar (amulet box), Middle Hills, Nepal, featuring the likeness of Ganesh. 16152 Gilt copper suta , Kathmandu valley, Nepal 16152 detail Suta detail, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. The mythical chepu is a common motif. 16152 reverse Suta reverse side, Kathmandu valley, Nepal 16150 sold Cheptisun , gold alloy earrings, Middle Hills, Nepal 08627a Cheptisun , gold alloy earrings, Middle Hills, Nepal 16628 sold Dance vest fitted with coins, Tharu people, S. Nepal

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