Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Introduction of Tibetan Jewelry



Tibet, the roof of the world, is the magic snow-covered plateau. There are rolling mountains, mysterious religious and hard-working people. Unique culture makes her become a lot of people's dream paradise. Tibetan culture is so broad and deep, it makes people have unlimited reverie. Tibetan jewelry usually refers to ethnic jewelry of the Tibetan national minority, most of them are handmade by natural stones, animal bones, Tibetan silver or Tibetan copper, each one is different and unique. The material and patterns of Tibetan jewelry mean auspicious, it has a strong characteristic of Tibetan Buddhism. Manifestations of traditional Tibetan jewelry are depending on the concept of the Tibetan people's thinking, social formation and the traditional way of life. Traditional nomadic life made people transform their property into jewelry covered with body. Then they move around to find the rich land, it’s safe and convenient. Tibetan jewelry is not only the clothes accessories, but is a huge property, it’s a symbol of beauty, luxury and wealth.