This triple wrap softly padded and supple leather strap, produced in Italy has been subtly embossed with a mock skin print. The strap threads neatly through the narradores beads with oval slots- Moche warrior, Moon Mother, Night Owl and Hand to create a stunning watch strap style bracelet. The wrist strap can be adjusted to size with a stainless steel buckle fastening and the tab end can be neatly held in place with two retainer loops. Length: to fit standard 19cm wrist size x width 6mm  To compliment the Peruvian hand-cast silver narradores beads, this product has been sourced from the UK jewellery brand Tribal Steel. The supplier is a long standing member of the British National Association of jewellers.

This adorable bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. The little silver sculpture is designed to slot neatly onto our hand made leather straps with sterling solid silver buckle. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: This 'Moon Mother' design is taken from a sculptured ceramic figure of a Moche mother, shown with an enchanting smile and the scalloped headdress, typical of the attire of Moche women and priestesses. Study of the murals and ceramic art shows that women played a prominent role in Moche culture, both in religion and ceremony. Most recent discoveries of Moche archeology show that women indeed were not just the daughter, mother, or wife of the noble warriors but also had high status and many roles in Moche society. In fact it was female Si, the moon goddess, who was considered to be the supreme deity in Moche culture, visible both night and day, more powerful than the sun, controlling the seasons and the storms, looking over her people, their harvests, their battles and their daily life.

NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for more information on compatible products.

This large organically shaped bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either individually onto our silver chains, leather necklets, hoop earrings or braided and plain leather bracelets. See 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.   STORY: This 'Cactus Stem' silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head,  an instrument of battle and yet fashioned in such beauty. The maces were often formed in shapes related to nature such as stems, flowers, stars, and cactii. The Moche artistry shows that they were great farmers cultivating many crops in the the river valleys. They were able to transform the land into a verdant oasis with the development of an extensive irrigation network. This organically shaped ridged bead symbolises water, the provider of life and good harvests.

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This delicate oxidised sterling silver curb chain necklace creates a hand crafted and delicate look, contrasting beautifully with the brightness of the narradores beads. It is formed with fine chain links silver lobster clasp. Made in Peru, the chain has been oxidised with liver of sulphur and hand polished to highlight some of the silver coordinating well with the silver narradores. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel.

Length = 59cm, Interlocking Links = 1.5mm x 3mm

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Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

This elegant handmade fine leather wrist strap, provides a striking setting for the four figurative narradores beads. It has been exquisitely crafted in 2 pieces to have leather on both sides and the sides are coated for a quality finish. It has 3 holes for adjustment, a solid sterling 925 silver handmade buckle and a leather loop retainer. Each strap has been individually hand-cut and finished by artisans in India.  Beads which work best with our straps include the moche warrior, moon mother, night owl and hand with oval slot.

Length = 22cm inc buckle, 20.5cm exc buckle (adjustable 15cm-18cm) Width = 0.07mm Depth =0.02 

NB: The price above is for the leather wrist strap only.

Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads with an oval slot.

This sterling silver snake chain necklace creates a perfect setting to hold your narradores beads. Thin links are made up of lightly curved plates tightly woven together to form a continuous, sleek and smooth chain. Although its surface appears smooth and closed, snake chain is very flexible and easy to wear for a contemporary , traditional or classic look. This chain is fastened with an elegant elongated lobster clasp. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel. 

Length = 50cm Diameter = 1.9cm

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Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

This fine braided leather bracelet has been skilfully hand crafted in Peru. It has solid sterling silver ends with a lobster catch fastening and chain for adjustment.  The beads which work best with our leather bracelets include the heart, flower, warrior priest, cactus stem, hand and owl with round hole and the wheel.

Length = 18 cm adjustable to 20cm , Diameter = 2.5mm

NB: The price above is for the braided leather bracelet only. Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

This silver hand bead based on a traditional moche clenched fist has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The tactile bead with an oval slot is designed to thread onto our hand made leather straps with a solid 925 silver buckle.  See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: The detailed hand bead is a symbol of great strength and creativity. It is also thought to represent the beauty and magnitude of the mountains. Hands are found in both ceramic forms, and metallurgy in Moche art. It is in their clenched form as a ceramic vessel that they are thought to represent a mountain range. The hand also represented the creativity of the Moche, known to be skilled artisans, farmers and builders.

NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.

This delicate oxidised sterling silver curb chain necklace creates a hand crafted and delicate look, contrasting beautifully with the brightness of the narradores beads. It is formed with fine chain links and a sterling silver lobster clasp. Made in Peru, the chain has been oxidised with liver of sulphur and hand polished to highlight some of the silver coordinating well with the silver narradores. Beads which work best with our chains include the star, heart, flower, warrior priest, the cactus stem and the wheel

Length = 50cm , interlocking Links = 1.5mm x 3mm

NB: The price above is for the silver chain only.

Please see our bead collection for details on our range of compatible handmade solid silver beads.

This unusual hand cast silver bead based on a traditional Moche great horned owl, has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The Night Owl with a round hole is designed to thread onto our plain or braided leather bracelets. Please see 'Additional Information' below for dimensions.

  STORY: The unusual 'Night Owl' hand cast silver bead is based on a traditional Moche owl figure. Owl symbols are often seen in Moche artistry in both metallurgy and ceramic decoration. The owl was worshipped as a God by the Moche and was believed to be a symbol of the night, quietly and wisely watching over their people both in battles and in daily life. The ears or horns in the owl icons can be likened to the the South American great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu) known today.

NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details on our range of compatible bracelets.

This tiny silver sculpture depicting the noble Moche warrior with his helmet, back flap, and mace has been hand cast in solid 925 silver by artisans in Peru. The detailed piece is designed to slot neatly onto our hand made leather straps with solid sterling silver buckle. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.

  STORY: The Moche warriors were frequently depicted in Moche art and regarded as one of the most important and noble figures in Moche society. The combat illustrated in artistic narratives appears to be ceremonial rather than militaristic. The stories shown were about the expression of individual valour, in which the warriors engaged in one-on-one combat usually fighting in inter-valley rivalries in disputes over agricultural land. They wore head- dresses, a protective back flap, and carried clubs which were employed during warfare and ceremonies.

NB: The price above is for the solid silver bead only. Please see the jewellery collection for details of our compatible leather wrist straps with silver buckle.

This classical bead has been hand cast in solid 925 sterling silver by artisans in Peru. It is designed to thread either individually onto our silver chains, leather necklets, silver hoop earrings or braided and plain leather bracelets. See ‘Additional Information’ below for dimensions.   STORY: This classical silver 'Heart at One' silver bead is based on a stone Moche mace head. The clubs were often decorated with iconography related to the gods whom they worshipped. The heart shaped decoration takes the outline of the beautiful facial disc of the owl one of the most important Moche gods, and thought by some scholars to have a similar meaning to the third eye symbolising intuition, higher consciousness, and expanded capacity for self-healing and spiritual insight. Moche religion also seems to have centred on ideas of dualistic opposition: gold/silver, day/night, land/sea. The symmetry of the owls face maybe also symbolises a union of both sides, balance, two sides as one, as in the shape of a heart.

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