These antique and vintage Kuchi (from Afghanistan) tassels are ornately beaded and wrapped/tied with silk and cotton. They have whole cloves used as beads and are very rare to see in good condition considering their fragile nature. The cloves were thought to have "magical" properties, much like garlic. Originally they were used for tribal décor, including women’s hair adornments and were often used to decorate animal trappings as well. Recently they have gained huge popularity in the tribal belly dance community as costume embellishments for a tribal belts, turban and headdresses.
3" x 13" pair

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