Antique Tribal Silver Anklet Pair Emerald Earring On sturdy elastic cord

On sturdy elastic cord

Measurements: 193 cm x 68 cm without fringe 203 cm with fringe

The stone is green blue in colour and is rich with inclusions of crystal quartz

finished with a small silver bead at the base of the earring

Organic cotton and hand block printed in natural dyes

Antique Tribal Silver Anklet Pair Emerald Earring On sturdy elastic cordRare pair of single piece, rigid, shaped silver anklets. Very high grade silver. Early 19th century, from Odisha (Orissa), far eastern India, possibly Gond. These anklets show considerable wear and have a lovely worn patina commensurate with their age. Designed to be worn over the foot rather than around the ankle itself, they serve to lengthen the leg and draw attention to a graceful foot. Anklets such as these were often worn by dancers.