Tibetan choker necklace

National Collection of Qatar

Currently not on display

Title:: Tibetan choker necklace

Maker:: Unknown

Production place:: Jammu and Kashmir
Date:: 1900
Period:: 20th century CE

Material:: Silver, Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis lazuli, Textile
Technique:: Beading, Weaving, Sewing, Polishing, Cutting, Casting
Dimensions:: 25 × 27 × 3 cm

This beautiful Tibetan-style choker was created in Ladakh, likely before 1900. The people of Ladakh embraced Tibetan culture [MH1.1][JB1.2]and included elements of its jewellery tradition in their designs.

Turquoise, coral, and amber are remarkable in both Tibetan and Ladakhi jewellery. However, this choker is unique because it features pearls prominently. Its design includes a central portico framed with pearls and lapis lazuli, which surrounds a silver amulet container.