Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Star Bookmark - Sunday Afternoon Button brass and leather hinges

brass and leather hinges

She selects recycled cords in deep purple

Delicately painted by hand

drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body

This gorgeous cuff bracelet is from the Santiago Atitlan Women's Group in Guatemala

Traditional Indian Silver Inlay Bidriware Star Bookmark - Sunday Afternoon Button brass and leather hingesIndia's Amarnath creates a stunning piece of bidriware, a type of traditional Indian handicraft originating from the township of Bidar. The artisan casts the bookmark from an alloy of zinc and copper, then engraves star motifs onto the surface. Nestled into them, thin strips of pure silver inlay shine against the black metal. 90% zinc, 10% copper, silver inlay 0. 30 oz 5. 5 inches H x 0. 6 inches W x 0. 6 inches D