Sikkim Beaded Trinket Box Farewell Gift it would be at home

it would be at home in a museum or gallery dedicated to historical Indian art

approximately 14 x 14 cm

The mantra om mani padme hum

facing outwards - Abhaya or Protection Mudra)

Bracelets of this type were worn from Afghanistan to Pakistan to west India and formed an integral part of a woman's decorative dowry and her savings

Sikkim Beaded Trinket Box Farewell Gift it would be at homeTraditional Sikkim bead work adorning a small trinket box. Soft fabric interior. decorated with red and blue ceramic beads with brass detailing. Made by craftsmen from the Sikkim region of far northeast India, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal and is considered to be part of the Himalayas. Measurements: 6 cm diameter, 6 cm height.