Gilgit Shell Buttons

Submitted by Ellen and Bill on Tue, 2013-09-24 18:50

natural mother-of-pearl shell buttons from the mountain village of Gilgit in Northern Pakistan
closeup of natural mother-of-pearl shell buttons from the mountain village of Gilgit in Northern Pakistan
- closeup showing a typical assortment
showing the back side of natural mother-of-pearl shell buttons from the mountain village of Gilgit in Northern Pakistan
- reverse side of a typical assortment

$16.00

Size:

varies~

diameter range 36 - 56mm
(approx 1½ - 2¼ inches)

Material:

natural mother-of-pearl shell

80

Catalog:

Buttons and Coins

Tika Bazaar

$16.00 ea.

Description:

Vintage Mother of Pearl shell buttons, called Tany, from the mountain village of Gilgit in Northern Pakistan. These buttons have been worn as ornaments and protective amulets adorning dresses and hats for generations. Each one is unique and different.