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These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. Jewelry making is now almost exclusively done for profit and trade with others outside their culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewelry of these wandering peoples incorporates design elements from many cultures including those of India, the Middle East, Central Asia and the tribal areas of the former Soviet Union. These jewelry artists used coins, bells, and large colorful glass jewels to produce lovely chokers, necklaces, cuff bracelets, pendants, belts, rings, earrings, headpieces and more completely by hand, often in centuries-old designs. These pieces sometimes incorporated beadwork or embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop RUMI ROSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480306073654,"sku":"RR-SS21-KuchiHeadpiece-ChainLink","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/6415\/products\/RedBlueHeadpieceresized.png?v=1622476802"},{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-handmade-amulet-necklace","title":"Lapis Lazuli Handmade Amulet Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmulet necklace (one side opens like a secret compartment)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\"L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLapis lazuli and silver stacking amulet necklace. The tube opens on one end for the insertion of a prayer scroll or small treasure.  9\" length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLapis Lazuli is one of the most sought after stones in history. Discovered 6000 years ago, the oldest deposits were located in Afghanistan, which today produces the finest quality lapis lazuli and is also the most significant source in the world. Lapis Lazuli was among the most highly prized in ancient Egypt. The golden sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen was richly inlaid with Lapis, as were other burial ornaments of Egyptian kings and queens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stone of protection, Lapis releases stress, bringing deep peace.  It brings harmony and deep inner self-knowledge, encourages self-awareness, allows self-expression, reveals inner truth, compassion and morality.  Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one’s truth and inspires confidence.  It bonds relationships, aiding in expression of feelings and emotions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop RUMI ROSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480422760502,"sku":"RR-SS21-LapisAmuletNecklace","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/6415\/products\/IMG_0898.jpg?v=1635961269"},{"product_id":"afghan-kuchi-headpiece-2","title":"Afghan Kuchi Headpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional kuchi style headpiece is embellished with dangling beads, multicolor glass stones and copper shade. This is a handmade craft, showcasing the classical ornament style of the Afghan Kuchi tribe. The details with every product might vary a bit because all these products are handmade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kuchi”, a Dari word meaning ‘those who go on migrations’, is the common generic term, used by both Afghans and foreigners, for the nomads of Afghanistan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, and most recently in particular, these nomadic tribes have become more settled and don’t travel over the great distances that they did long ago. Wars, droughts, borders and poverty have forced them to stay within ever decreasing ranges. These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. 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These pieces sometimes incorporated beadwork or embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop RUMI ROSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480435933238,"sku":"RR-SS21-KuchiClothHeadpiece","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/6415\/products\/KuchiHeadpiecesClothresized.png?v=1622486897"},{"product_id":"afghan-kuchi-necklace","title":"Afghan Kuchi Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfghan Kuchi tribal necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue + red decorative glass inset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButton closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15\" L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kuchi”, a Dari word meaning ‘those who go on migrations’, is the common generic term, used by both Afghans and foreigners, for the nomads of Afghanistan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, and most recently in particular, these nomadic tribes have become more settled and don’t travel over the great distances that they did long ago. Wars, droughts, borders and poverty have forced them to stay within ever decreasing ranges. These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. Jewelry making is now almost exclusively done for profit and trade with others outside their culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewelry of these wandering peoples incorporates design elements from many cultures including those of India, the Middle East, Central Asia and the tribal areas of the former Soviet Union. These jewelry artists used coins, bells, and large colorful glass jewels to produce lovely chokers, necklaces, cuff bracelets, pendants, belts, rings, earrings, headpieces and more completely by hand, often in centuries-old designs. These pieces sometimes incorporated beadwork or embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop RUMI ROSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39757547634742,"sku":"RR-SS21KuchiRecRedBlueNecklace","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/6415\/products\/IMG_0945.jpg?v=1636051041"},{"product_id":"afghan-kuchi-orange-medallion-necklace","title":"Afghan Kuchi Orange Medallion Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfghan Kuchi tribal orange medallion necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kuchi”, a Dari word meaning ‘those who go on migrations’, is the common generic term, used by both Afghans and foreigners, for the nomads of Afghanistan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the centuries, and most recently in particular, these nomadic tribes have become more settled and don’t travel over the great distances that they did long ago. Wars, droughts, borders and poverty have forced them to stay within ever decreasing ranges. These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. Jewelry making is now almost exclusively done for profit and trade with others outside their culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe jewelry of these wandering peoples incorporates design elements from many cultures including those of India, the Middle East, Central Asia and the tribal areas of the former Soviet Union. These jewelry artists used coins, bells, and large colorful glass jewels to produce lovely chokers, necklaces, cuff bracelets, pendants, belts, rings, earrings, headpieces and more completely by hand, often in centuries-old designs. These pieces sometimes incorporated beadwork or embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop RUMI ROSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39757554024502,"sku":"RR-SS21-KuchiOrangeMedallion","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/6415\/products\/IMG_0947.jpg?v=1636051511"},{"product_id":"lapis-kuchi-necklace","title":"Lapis Kuchi Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eLapis Afghan Kuchi tribal necklace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\" L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kuchi”, a Dari word meaning ‘those who go on migrations’, is the common generic term, used by both Afghans and foreigners, for the nomads of Afghanistan.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, and most recently in particular, these nomadic tribes have become more settled and don’t travel over the great distances that they did long ago. Wars, droughts, borders and poverty have forced them to stay within ever decreasing ranges. These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. Jewelry making is now almost exclusively done for profit and trade with others outside their culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewelry of these wandering peoples incorporates design elements from many cultures including those of India, the Middle East, Central Asia and the tribal areas of the former Soviet Union. These jewelry artists used coins, bells, and large colorful glass jewels to produce lovely chokers, necklaces, cuff bracelets, pendants, belts, rings, earrings, headpieces and more completely by hand, often in centuries-old designs. 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Wars, droughts, borders and poverty have forced them to stay within ever decreasing ranges. These days most of the people once thought of as ‘Kuchi’ are now settled in towns and villages where they can make a more substantive living. Jewelry making is now almost exclusively done for profit and trade with others outside their culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewelry of these wandering peoples incorporates design elements from many cultures including those of India, the Middle East, Central Asia and the tribal areas of the former Soviet Union. These jewelry artists used coins, bells, and large colorful glass jewels to produce lovely chokers, necklaces, cuff bracelets, pendants, belts, rings, earrings, headpieces and more completely by hand, often in centuries-old designs. 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The dramatic bib necklace sits high along the neckline in true regal fashion, paired with matching chandelier earrings and a striking medallion headpiece that can be styled traditionally or worn as an artistic accent piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have added an adjustable chain and lobster clasp to the necklace (instead of fabric tie) for added support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"991\"\u003ePieces like this were historically inspired by ceremonial and bridal adornments worn throughout regions of Afghanistan and Central Asia, where jewelry symbolized celebration, femininity, protection, and status. 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