Silver earrings - Mother of Pearl w/ Silver trimming

Silver earrings – Mother of Pearl w/ Silver trimming

$32.00

This beautiful pair of earrings is handcrafted by Bethlehem’s local artisans according to the age-old Palestinian tradition of carving Mother of Pearl.
These earrings are trimmed with sterling silver.
Due to the nature of Mother of Pearl each item is unique. The item you receive will not be identical to the picture you see. However we can guarantee that they will be very beautiful.
For the size and more information on this pendant, please click on description or additional information below

24 in stock

Description

The making of jewellery and decorative items from Mother of Pearl is perhaps Bethlehem’s oldest and most established industry. The practice supposedly came to Bethlehem in the 15th century with the arrival of Franciscan friars. Locals soon mastered the art and made a modest living selling handmade items to the many pilgrims who streamed into Bethlehem. Traditionally, the sea shells and abalone were brought in from the Port of Aqaba on the Red Sea. However, now they are imported from Australia, California, New Zealand, and Brazil. Palestinian Christians, particularly the Zoughbi family in Bethlehem, have often received international recognition for their mastery of this art form.

Additional information

Weight 0.025 kg
Dimensions 1.5 × 1.5 cm

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