Tribal Hoop Coil Spiral Pierce Hammered Thai Hill Tribe Silver Earrings
Product Description
This tribal yet trendy earring set was designed by the Yao Hill Tribe from Thailand. The open silhouette accentuates the unique geometry of these earrings. The earrings were set in Thai Hill Tribe silver which contains between 92.5 to 99 percent silver. The high purity in this type of silver makes the piece more malleable for tribal markings and etchings. PLEASE NOTE: The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, sizing and weight. Variations will occur from piece to piece, measurements may vary slightly.AERAVIDA works directly with gifted and talented Artisans from all over the world. At the core of our philosophy is fair trade and fostering a sustainable future for our Artisans.
ARTISAN STORY: The Yao originally come from Southern China. From the late 1800s to the early 19th century, the Yao migrated into Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. The Yao are the only hill tribe to have a written language. In Thailand Yao settlements can be found in the Northern provinces where the climate is cooler because of the mountainous terrain and forest areas. The silversmiths of the Yao hill tribe are renowned for their impressive skill. The intricate silver designs began as unique facets to the clothing of each member of the Yao family. Recently, many Yao silversmiths have begun to design more mainstream jewelry which appeal to a larger mass. This allows them to support the tribe while maintaining the legacy and rich cultural heritage from the past.
Feature
Material: Thai Hill Tribe 0.925-0.99 percent fine silver | Trademark: Stamped 925