Jade Silver Lotus Bracelet -Wisdom

Jade is the gemstone of wisdom and prosperity. Beautiful silver Thai/Khemer bead with lotus. Made in Thailand & Kampuchea in the first centuries AD. This craft has been handed down from generation to generation and is still being done by local villagers. Delicate process includes creating beads from a thin strips of pure silver, filling the inside with a tree resin for strength and then engraving and chasing the designs by hand. The beads’ shapes and designs are influenced by the Thai and Khmer religious, court, and village traditions.They were influenced by the prominent Indian culture of the time.