Thai Hilltribe Silver Jewelry
Over 100 years ago, the Hilltribe peoples migrated from China into what are now Burma, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. Approximately twenty distinct tribes of semi-nomadic peoples, collectively called hill tribes, live in the mountains along the Burmese and Laotian borders of northern Thailand. The most prominent hill tribes are the H’mong, Akha, Lisu, Lahu, Meo, and Karen.
A rich part of their cultural tradition is the making and wearing of silver jewelry. What once was a artistic skill honed in the tiny tribal villages in the mountains of northern Thailand now can be found produced in the factories of Thailand’s second largest city, Chang Mai. On Wualai Street in Chang Mai all manners of silver jewelry and silver objects are crafted. Hill tribe-inspired designs—bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings—are hammered out by Thai silversmiths.
Beautiful designs of hill tribe bangles and bracelets are available in sterling silver. Intricate designs of woven or braided sterling as well as delicate sterling silver mesh work capture the spirit and essence of this ancient craft. Find authentic Thai baht chain necklaces made in polished sterling silver. Baht chains are available in four popular lengths: 16", 18", 24" and 30". Classic baht chain necklaces comprised of small rectangular links, weighing a particular "baht" weight.
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