Indian Woven Snake Chain Necklace, Round

A braided rope of silver, worked fine as thread.

This woven snake chain necklace comes from India and is made of coin silver. Woven silver chains are commonly worn as simple, supple necklaces and are often made by hand. The strands are plaited into a flat herringbone pattern, with tight, regular crossings that give it a ropelike texture. The metal has a soft, warm gray tone and a slight sheen where the weave catches the light. It is round in shape and ends in a clasp.

About sixteen inches long. It sits close at the collarbone and stays there.