Nepalese Cuff with Endless Knot Motif

Rectangular red panel with a knot design anchors a heap of curling filigree.

This silver cuff with an endless knot motif from the Kathmandu Valley is from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It is sterling silver. The Kathmandu Valley has a long tradition of silver and metalwork, with Newar artisans making jewelry for both Hindu and Buddhist communities. Broad cuff with a rectangular central plaque showing an interlaced knot over dark red. Swirling wire scrolls spread to each side, bordered by rope-twist bands and tiny beads. The tone is bright, with darker recesses in the openwork.

Delicate work with a surprisingly confident silhouette.