Description
Banjara Indian Cowrie Shell Necklace or belt fragment from Gujarat, India.
This cowrie shell piece could be used as a decorative tassel or used in a costume or sewing project.
The Banjaras are a nomadic tribe of people from India, sometimes referred to as the gypsies of India. They are renowned for their unique and brightly colored textile designs. The Banjara people are believed to be the ancestors of the Roma gypsies of Europe. Traditionally, the Banjaras have been traders, cattle breeders, and transporters.
Length: Approx. 9 inches
Made circa 1960s-1970s.
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Items may be visibly faded, distressed, typical of age, and consistent with most of the textiles in stock, which distinguishes them from the newer, mass-produced textiles made for the tourism and import markets. Most items show some discoloration, wear, missing patches of embroidery or mirrors, and faint stains in some cases.
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