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Purple Bead

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Jadwiga

Nov 8, 2018

Beautiful bracelet by Artisan Abdul Kadir Iddrisu

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This was my first purchase with NOVICA. The delivery was very fast, the bracelet was carefully packed into a box and a beautiful little bag. Each beads is different: they have various shapes, sizes and colours, together creating a lovely bracelet. It is even more beautiful than in the picture. Thank you very much!

Frank

Apr 19, 2021

Absolutely Gorgeous

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Seema, each year I look for stars for my Christmas tree. Those made with loving care in India are the best in the world. It is an old art yours, perhaps a dying art. I am privileged to have lived to see and own what is perhaps a dying art. They richly almost regally embroidered in the finest threads and the bead work is outstanding. I don't hang just any old thing on my Christmas tree, but yours are always a part of my Christmas trees. I put up several each year, not just one. Thank you! They are truly a work of art. I feel work of this kind once was part of the rajas and even the Maharajas of India, especially your purple stars. In Western culture purple was reserved in ancient times for royalty. Since the dye came from certain snails purple was a dye fit only for noblemen and royalty.

One of the best

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Of many purchases from Novica! This is absolutely gorgeous!!!! The leather is soft. The bracelet is large, yet comfortable. Highly recommend.

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