Who wants to see my haul from today?

[RRfromR]

look at the colours
it looks in excellant condition

@Daisys and Diamonds I love the colors and it's not bad for that age. I'm afraid to clean it. Would it be crazy to frame it? I know nothing about antique textiles, especially Asian ones.

 

[Lookinagain]

Would it be crazy to frame it? I know nothing about antique textiles, especially Asian ones.

I think, if based on size, it's manageable, framing it is a great idea. I've seen them framed in kind a a shadow box type frame, something like this.

 

[stracci2000]

Yes, a shadow box frame would be nice, as @Lookinagain said!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@Daisys and Diamonds I love the colors and it's not bad for that age. I'm afraid to clean it. Would it be crazy to frame it? I know nothing about antique textiles, especially Asian ones.

yes, then everyone who comes to your house can admire it
i would think (purly from watching the repair shop on tv) it could be safley very gently cleaned just with soapy water, but get advice first, perhaps a friendly person down your nearest big city museum ?

 

[stracci2000]

Last week, I picked up these two sterling and turquoise bracelets. They were in a little out-of-the way antique mall. I had to have them!
They are both Navajo made. The production method is called tufa cast.
A design is carved into soft volcanic stone called tufa, then molten silver poured in. The piece is removed from the tufa and formed into a cuff, then stones are added.

I believe this first one is from the 1970s. It has really great patina.








And this one is probably more recent.
I wasn't sure about it at first, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Last week, I picked up these two sterling and turquoise bracelets. They were in a little out-of-the way antique mall. I had to have them!
They are both Navajo made. The production method is called tufa cast.
A design is carved into soft volcanic stone called tufa, then molten silver poured in. The piece is removed from the tufa and formed into a cuff, then stones are added.

I believe this first one is from the 1970s. It has really great patina.








And this one is probably more recent.
I wasn't sure about it at first, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it!

so much more beautiful that the tuffa pots we used to sell in the garden center !!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

in case anyone needs inspiration
not a bad find for $5 investment

The Post

www.thepost.co.nz

i cant help but think its kinda dumb of who ever disposed of these in the first place, someone at one stage must have known they had value

 

[LightBright]

Last week, I picked up these two sterling and turquoise bracelets. They were in a little out-of-the way antique mall. I had to have them!
They are both Navajo made. The production method is called tufa cast.
A design is carved into soft volcanic stone called tufa, then molten silver poured in. The piece is removed from the tufa and formed into a cuff, then stones are added.

I believe this first one is from the 1970s. It has really great patina.








And this one is probably more recent.
I wasn't sure about it at first, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it!

These are so wonderful - how did I miss this post last week?

I’ve always loved Tufa cast jewelry. I wonder where the Navajo got that idea. When I was in Rome I went down into the catacombs which are carved into the Tufa underground.

Are the artisans Navajo or Pueblo? Do you have any ideas about where each piece of turquoise comes from, they are vibrant pieces. I love the patina on the silver. Enjoy!

 

[stracci2000]

These are so wonderful - how did I miss this post last week?

I’ve always loved Tufa cast jewelry. I wonder where the Navajo got that idea. When I was in Rome I went down into the catacombs which are carved into the Tufa underground.

Are the artisans Navajo or Pueblo? Do you have any ideas about where each piece of turquoise comes from, they are vibrant pieces. I love the patina on the silver. Enjoy!

Thank you, I love them!
Both are Navajo made.
Thanks to @Autumn in New England, I now know that the larger bracelet was made by Helen Long, Navajo. I don't know the origin of that turquoise.

About the smaller bracelet, the seller told me that it was made by Tiffani Par, Navajo
I can't find any info about her.
According to the tag, it is Kingman turquoise.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i am not a great duster but i think im about to do a deep clean of our guest room (where i keep the royal family memorability) !
i was watching this old eposode of the hotel inspector - if Gary saw this he would order a skip ASAP! (i really need better storage options in this house)

this lady must have no cats !
wow all those franklyn mint plates (limited editions but 1000's were made of each)
i like the flower fairies but thankfully im happy with just a book !
i saw a Princess Di franklyn mint plate for $8 last time i pocked my head into the salvation army store i walk past every day !
i feel sorry for the people who brought collectable things but never took them out of the box to enjoy them