Choice of Vintage Mother of Pearl Gilgit Buttons - Rita Okrent Collection (P904)

Choice of Vintage Mother of Pearl Gilgit Buttons - Rita Okrent Collection (P904)Choice of vintage mother of pearl shell buttons, called tanyor Gilgit buttons, from the mountain village of Gilgit in northern Pakistan. These buttons have been worn as ornaments and protective amulets adorning dresses and hats for generations. Each one is unique and different. Most have two holes for fastening (or use as focal pendant). Sold individually. Please let me know which button(s) you prefer in note on your order (A J). B, D, E and F are

includes a phenolic resin bead and old agate glass from Idar Oberstein

The main goal of a mandalas is to achieve harmony between our inner state of being and the outer world

Diameters range from 8-12mm

A Large Old Toucouler Silver Decorated Focal Bead on a Silver Chain

Vaseline glass trade beads

some have worn smooth over time

Antique Bronze Bell on Long Bronze Circular Loop Chain

African Item 1124b

Antiques and Artifacts 288

from large old collection in Syria

An old group purchased in the 1980's by Rita

Includes some Iranian faience as well