274 Old Silver Betel Nut Leaf Holder Box under-5000 Note the perfectly formed red

Note the perfectly formed red diamonds formed between the white diamonds by the area that has been left un-embroidered (last photo)

Estimated to be from the '70s

loose threads

LITERATURE REFERENCE: Similar piece seen in 'Miao Textiles from China' by Gina Corrigan

274 Old Silver Betel Nut Leaf Holder Box under-5000 Note the perfectly formed redLarge flat box hanger in silver for carrying betel nut leaves or hafeem maybe? Decorated with peacock motifs. India. Rare Age unknown but estimated to be 50 60 years old Northern Half of India *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other