Old substantial square gilgit tribal silver beads with patina. They have two holes at the side.
Quantity: 6 pieces
Size: 14 x 14 mm
Thickness 8 mm
Hole app. 2 mm
Silverquality 800 or higher
Weight 5,3 g per piece
Origin: Gilgit
Gilgit is the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan, a territory in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The city is situated amongst some of the world's most dramatic mountain scenery in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit River and Hunza River. Gilgit is a major tourist destination in Pakistan, and serves as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakorum Range.
Gilgit was once a Buddhist centre; it was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, and today serves as a major junction along the Karakorum Highway with road connections to China, Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, buy and Islamabad. Currently, it serves as a frontier station for local tribal areas.
Product code: Old Square Gilgit Silver Beads with Patina, with Two Holes, Set of 6 pieces, 14 x buy 14 mm