Indian Silver Strand of Beads

Pale grey triangles with dotted rims, framed by a haze of purple fuzz.

This strand of beads is from India, and dates to the 20th century. It is coin silver. Silver beads tarnish to a soft gray with time, which is often seen as part of their character. Triangular and rounded plate beads carry rows of tiny punched dots and fine concentric lines. Purple wool wraps between pale grey collars, a little matted and loose at the edges. The pale grey is dulled and gently dented.

Fiber and metal, getting on better than expected.