Aziza Cuff in Malachite
A playful cuff that pays tribute to the Afghan cat. Cats have long been an admired and mystical animal in Islamic cultures. The Prophet Muhammad had a faithful cat companion named Muezza and cats feature in many ancient legends and myths.
This smooth cuff features two accent cats on the edge with lapis lazuli and malachite detailing.
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Kabul, Afghanistan
Handcrafted by an Afghan artisan in the old city of Kabul, supported by an international non-profit based in Afghanistan. Each piece represents the strength, resilience, and creativity of its maker. Pictured here — an artisan practices lapidary, the ancient art of gem cutting. Afghanistan has a long history of lapidary due to the abundance of stones found in the Bamiyan Valley. With vibrant lapis lazuli and malachite stones, the Aziz Collection showcases this traditional technique in contemporary, timeless jewellery.
About the Collection
Aziz Collection
Featuring vibrant, vivid malachite and lapis lazuli stones, each jewellery piece showcases the ancient art of Afghan gem-cutting, or lapidary. Since the time of the historic Silk Road, Afghan artisans were renowned for their ability to set colourful gem stones. The Aziz Collection showcases these stunning stones in artful, sculptural jewellery pieces meant to be cherished for years to come.
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Artisan Made
Made slow, to last long.
Traditions
Craftsmanship with a story.