Choice of Vintage Mother of Pearl Gilgit Buttons - Rita Okrent

Choice of vintage mother-of-pearl shell buttons, called “tany”or “Gilgit buttons”, 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. Most have two holes for fastening (or use as focal pendant).Sold individually. Please let me know which button(s) you prefer in note on your order (A-J).  C, J, and G are SOLD.Measure 1.75-2 inches each (4.445 cm to 5.08 cm) diameter. Weigh in range of 13-19 grams each.Pendant Item 904

Early Islamic Red Glass Bead with Gold Detail, Middle East - Rita Okrent Collection (AG080a) - Rita Okrent Collection

Three large antique silver focal beads from Rita's design room. Afghanistan, early 1900's. Sourced in the 1970's or 1980's. High silver content. These

Antique Silver Focal Beads, Group of 3, Afghanistan - Rita Okrent Collection (C598) - Rita Okrent Collection

Antique Silver Focal Beads, Group of 3, Afghanistan - Rita Okrent Collection (C598) - Rita Okrent Collection

Collection of Ancient and Antique Glass and Stone Beads, Middle East - Rita Okrent Collection (AN115b) - Rita Okrent Collection

Components - Rita Okrent Collection

Gilgit - Australia

Collection of mixed ancient glas and antique glass and stone beads from Rita's design studio.Bead size, materials and colors vary.Antiquity Item 115b

Collection of Ancient and Antique Glass and Stone Beads, Middle East - Rita Okrent Collection (AN115b) - Rita Okrent Collection

Gilgit - Australia

Gilgit

Choice of Vintage Mother of Pearl Gilgit Buttons - Rita Okrent Collection (P904) - Rita Okrent Collection

Gilgit - Norway

Silver Ex-voto Milagro Amulet of Baby, Egypt Rita Okrent Collection p155b - Australia

Yemenite silver bead strands with graduated round hollow silver beads (mixed silver / coin silver) and hard to find Yemeni granulated spacers (80+

Antique Granulated Silver and Hollow Silver Beads Strands, from Yemen - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT549all)