Tribal Hill Tribe Silver Bangle / Braclet SALE 35%

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This beautiful bracelet / bangle is the creation of the Karen hill tribe people of Burma and also Thailand, where they are the largest hill tribe group. The Karen (pronounced with a stress on the second syllable) are made up of two main groups, the Sgaw and the Pwo. The Pwo are particularly fond of covering their arms with silver bangles. Some are flat and narrow in design while others are wide and rounded.

The bangle is crafted from solid 92.5% silver, with typically graceful curvature and a dimpled surface.

The Karen have lived in Burma for centuries and began migrating to Thailand at the end of the 18th century, crossing the Salween river to flee persecution and oppression within Burma.  The Karen continue to migrate from Burma into Thailand to this day. As well as silversmiths, the Karen are outstanding weavers. The last three photos in the series are of Karen women taken in their villages.

Please see below for dimensions and shipping costs.

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The Karen are known for their desire for harmony within their culture and this is a basic theme of the Sgaw and Pwo groups. The highly effective fallow system that they developed in their agriculture demonstrates their desire for harmony with their environment. The annual celebrations in which they provide feasts for the guardian spirits of the village shows their respect for these unseen powers. The Karen seek to maintain harmony within the village by respecting the wisdom of their village leaders and respecting their neighbors by avoiding conflict wherever possible. In Karen culture the year is 2747 and BC739 is thought to be the year of their founding. While their origins are vague, some believe them to lie in Tibet and the Gobi Desert. The 'Lord of Land and Water', who possesses all of the water, rocks, trees, paddies and swiddens in a given area, is the most important spiritual force that the Karen contend with as a village and offerings are regularly made at the shrine. A typical prayer at the time of rice planting is: 'Water Lord, Country Lord, Hill Lord, Mountain Lord, come down! Lord of Laykawkey village, Lord of Laykawkey stream, send us good rice, send us sparse weeds...'

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Reduced postage offered for combined items

Dimensions

Diameter: 65mm, 2.5 inches

Width of band: 40mm, 1.6 inch

Weight: 50 grams

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Postage Costs (registered airmail)  

Australia – AU $14.50

Europe & United Kingdom – AU $16.00

USA & Canada – AU $18.00

Asia & Japan – AU $10.00

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Postage & Handling

·      We post worldwide from Thailand using registered airmail unless otherwise requested

·     Shipping usually takes 7-14 days (but as little as 4 days for some destinations and up to 3 weeks for others)

·     Items are professionally packed to ensure safe arrival

·     Items bought within a 5 day period can be combined to reduce the cost of postage

·     Customers can request insurance and will be notified of the additional cost (Insurance may not be available for some countries)

·     If an item is returned to us marked ‘Unclaimed’, the cost of sending it again will be the responsibility of the customer

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Payment Information

·      We accept payment by PayPal and direct bank deposit into our Australian bank account 

·     Your items will be sent within 2 days of receiving payment

·     Prompt payment is appreciated

·     If payment is not received within 7 days after a listing closes and the winning buyer has not responded to our emails, a dispute will be lodged with eBay

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Return Policy

·      We agree to refund money paid for an item, less the cost of postage, or offer store credit to any customer not satisfied with an item

·     The item must be returned to us in its original condition, within 14 days of receipt to qualify for a refund or store credit

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About Us

sabai designs offers a dynamic collection of some of the most beautiful and interesting items available from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia and India. Our products are hand made by skilled artists, craftsmen and women and are often ‘one of a kind’ pieces. We are constantly stocking our store with exotic new treasures that reflect the colourful cultures and traditions of the East. We hope to support traditional and emerging skills in developing countries by finding a global market for their rich and diverse creations. sabai designs also supports Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for elephants in northern Thailand.

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Contact Us

For inquires please contact Kristin or Scott at sabai@loxinfo.co.th

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Elephant Nature Park

sabai designs supports Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for injured and mistreated elephants in northern Thailand. The founder of the park, Sangduen 'Lek' Chailert, is an award winning conservationist who has been passionately championing the rights of the Asian elephant for decades.

www.elephantnaturefoundation.org

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