Kadla (cuff wrist bracelet)

2000.3/20

Kadla (cuff wrist bracelet)

2000.3/20

Description

This pair of silver bulky hinged cuff bangles for wrists were not just an object of adornment but also a saving. The silver used in making plain jewellery is a way of saving. Such objects can be sold or mortgaged in times of financial crisis.

Collection

Jewellery

Object Type

Jewellery Hand ornament

Material

Silver

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th century CE

Location

Gujarat or Rajasthan

Dimension

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