Upper Arms bracelets, Rajasthan, India

Matching pair of high-grade silver Rajasthan armlets called “Chood” or “Chuda”, from Rajasthan India, used in the upper part of the arms with many other silver bracelets, sometimes hidding the whole arm.

From mid 20th century or earlier.

Dimensions:

Length: 14,5 cm (5,7 inches)
Biggest inner diameter: 10 cm (3,94 inches)
Smaller diameter: 7 cm (2,76 inches)
Combined weight: 701 gr.

References:

“Bracelets ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem,  Anne, Skira, 2002
“Rajasthan’s silver jewellery”, Pandey, Tripti, Rupa &co,, New Delhi, 2003
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997
“Indian Jewellery”, Holbein Hendley, Thomas, BR publication, Delhi, 2009

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