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Date: Circa late 19th to early 20th century
Geography: Gujarat and Rajasthan, India
Culture: Rabari
Dimensions: 11cm L x 11cm W x 2cm H
Inner diameter: 7.5cm
Weight: 139g
Material: Silver alloy
Condition: A small dent and some splits on the inside of the anklet, see photos
This antique hand-crafted anklet (payal) is an authentic piece of tribal jewellery from the Rabari, a nomadic pastoralist community of north-west India, living mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Made from a silver alloy, the anklet has a bold, rounded form decorated with deep spiral ridges and fine beaded borders, and an opening that allows it to be eased onto the ankle. Heavy, striking pieces like this are characteristic of the ornaments traditionally worn by Rabari women, and were often part of a woman’s wealth, passed down through families.
Today, this payal makes a striking piece of jewellery for collectors, a decorative bangle, or a display piece reflecting the Rabari’s rich cultural heritage and metalworking traditions.
As with all our antique pieces, this anklet is one of a kind, and natural signs of age and wear should be expected as part of its authentic character and history. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
Date: Circa late 19th to early 20th century
Geography: Gujarat and Rajasthan, India
Culture: Rabari
Dimensions: 11cm L x 11cm W x 2cm H
Inner diameter: 7.5cm
Weight: 139g
Material: Silver alloy
Condition: A small dent and some splits on the inside of the anklet, see photos
This antique hand-crafted anklet (payal) is an authentic piece of tribal jewellery from the Rabari, a nomadic pastoralist community of north-west India, living mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Made from a silver alloy, the anklet has a bold, rounded form decorated with deep spiral ridges and fine beaded borders, and an opening that allows it to be eased onto the ankle. Heavy, striking pieces like this are characteristic of the ornaments traditionally worn by Rabari women, and were often part of a woman’s wealth, passed down through families.
Today, this payal makes a striking piece of jewellery for collectors, a decorative bangle, or a display piece reflecting the Rabari’s rich cultural heritage and metalworking traditions.
As with all our antique pieces, this anklet is one of a kind, and natural signs of age and wear should be expected as part of its authentic character and history. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
