Turkmen Silver Jewelry Designer

Arrange silver plates, carnelian cabochons and dangling pendants into a symmetrical bridal-set layout following traditional ornament families.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Turkmenistan. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Persia, Caucasus and Central Asia.