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Vintage handmade tribal textile sash or ornament featuring extensive cowrie shell decoration, colorful glass beads, buttons, tassels, and handwoven detailing throughout.
Likely Kuchi / Central Asian nomadic folk art influence. The piece displays layered handmade construction with heavy braided fiber, stitched shell accents, dangling charms, colorful woven textile sections, and a large tassel fringe.
Features:
Hand-applied cowrie shells
Glass bead accents
Vintage buttons and metal charms
Large braided tassel fringe
Handwoven textile construction
Decorative ethnographic / folk art appearance
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age and use wear throughout. Loose threads, uneven stitching, fiber wear, repairs, patina, and age-related imperfections are present consistent with handmade vintage tribal textiles. Safety pin attachment and mixed materials appear to be part of the original field-used construction. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and details.
This piece would display well as:
Ethnographic decor
Textile wall art
Tribal fashion collectible
Belly dance or costume accessory
Bohemian interior decor
Exact origin and age unknown.
