Antique Bedouin silver cuff bracelet

A handsome and well loved silver cuff bracelet, perhaps when newly created, was a part of a young woman's dowry, long ago made by a silversmith living under the shadow of the Nabataean Citi of Petra. The charm is in the unapologetic random bits of hammered imperfection, the symmetrical rows of curly q's, the primitive yet harmoneous lines, rope, and dot edgings. This after all was not meant for royalty, but for a proud young Bedouin woman to wear, intended as adornment for festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. But rebellious our girl is-- she wears her precious silver cuff while drawing water from the well, tending the family camels, cooking, then doing the washing, all under the disapproving eyes of her elders. Who after all deserves this thoughtful cuff more than our young Bedouin? It does not fuss, only enhances the young woman's beauty, strength, and competency while she goes about her everyday life. Feels mysterious, transcontinental, bohemian, light, and most importantly, comfortable. Best fits a narrower wrist. Measures approximately 2.5" diameter, 1 3/16" width. An eye catching, chic, naturally aged piece of primitive jewelry, treasured then and now.