Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Modernist Floral Tribal Lao Jewelry Cuff Bracelet 6.5”

Heavy 925 Sterling Silver Modernist Floral Tribal Lao Jewelry Cuff Bracelet 6.5”

Marked: 925

Grams: 97.6


Lao Jewelry

There is a deep and rich history behind the artisan tradition of forging Lao Jewelry. Luang Prabang, the region in Northern Laos where Lao Jewelry creation began, contains a mix of contemporary and French colonies, beautifully blending 20th century European architecture and the more traditional Lao structures.


Luang Prabang was the capital of the Kingdom of Laos all the way up until the cival war in the mid-20th century. The artisans and craftsmen actually worked under the patronage of the royal family, giving them authority and the ability to push their creativity. The influence within the design is of Chinese origin, and the Chinese have always had a particular talent for sculpting in silver, hence the reason for the look and material of this fascinating jewelry. Not only do the traditions of China impact the designs but there are clearly inspirations from Indi