الثلاثاء، 2 يوليو 2013

All About Hmong Bracelet Wear

By Myrtle Cash


There is no finer fashion purchase than a Hmong bracelet. Tribal jewelry is extremely popular nowadays and these offer some of the best in unique craftsmanship and quality. Add a bit of genuine tribal color and verve to your fashion sense with these striking handcrafted items.

An ancient tribe from the Yellow River valley in China, these people were forced to move on when the Chinese settled there. They built new villages high in the mountains of Laos, Vietnam and Thailand where they became known as the hill tribes. They carried with them their unique culture which included their highly skilled metal working and embroidery abilities.

Their jewelry is highly original and striking. Much of their handicrafts are tied into their beliefs in the supernatural. According to their traditions, silver is valuable for keeping away evil and wearing it brings happiness and joy. That is why both women and men are often seen wearing jewelry.

New Year celebrations are an especially important time. More silver is purchased to repair the ornaments they have or to make new items. Usually all the families in a village will display all of their silver objects at this time to show their riches.

Many Hmong people are skilled silver artisans due to their fascination with this metal. These hill tribe people are also very skillful in embroidery work and weaving textiles. The designs they use are intricately details with bright colors and bold, clean lines. Often they will use embroidery weaving or bead work to make colorful arm and wrist bands.

There is a wide variety of styles and materials used in making tribal bracelets. Fabric decorated with embroidery or ethnic homespun cloth made into wrist bangles are very popular among youthful shoppers. Often the closing will be made with colorful woolen pompoms.

Designs made of high quality, lead-free silver or gold are very beautiful and especially appeal to fashion-conscious women of all ages. One particular wrist cuff design features an elephant motif. This culture reveres elephants as symbolic of strength and good fortune. Handmade silver bangles feature upturned elephant trunks at their closings. Worn in pairs or singly, either way, they are extremely attractive.

Men can also find many styles to their liking. One bracelet in particular is made of thick coils of twisted silver with edging bands and overlapping thorn-shaped tips. It is made of high grade silver and handcrafted. Another design is made of gold metal coils with end pieces shaped like balls.

This original tribal jewelry is in high demand and is readily available in department stores and fashion shops. Major internet shopping websites also stock these. In addition, high fashion sites that specialize in tribal jewelry also offer these at reasonable prices and convenient shipping.

Add a touch of authentic ethnic appeal to your appearance by wearing a Hmong bracelet. These are fast becoming a popular fashion accessory because of their unique designs and hand-crafted look. They are created by dedicated ethnic artisans who take pride in their craftsmanship.




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