Nepalese Cuff with Endless Knot Motif

Spiral wirework unfurls on both sides of a red medallion with a looping knot.

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. Cuff with a curved, arched center band and a round panel showing a looping knot against dark red and blue-black. Fine coiled filigree fills the flanks, and rope-twist borders frame the edges. The finish is bright and fresh.

A lot of tiny coils with a very serious job.