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Pure silver jewelry crafted by Tuareg artisans

The silverwork of the Tuareg people, who have lived while moving across the Sahara, is born from handcrafted techniques passed down through generations. Characterized by fine lines carved into material nearly pure silver, patterns quietly emerge depending on the angle of light. Patterns combining straight lines and dots sometimes carry meanings symbolizing nature, such as stars or wind. These pieces have been treasured not only as decoration but as companions that resonate with the wearer's inner self. This jewelry grows into a unique patina while becoming part of your daily attire.

Precision and Variation Born of Handcrafting

Tuareg silverwork originates from craftsmanship completed within desert life, without reliance on urban workshops or industrial equipment. Artisans like Inaden use tools passed down through generations to melt nearly 100% pure silver ingots over fire, shaping them into rods or sheets. The process of adjusting thickness by ear and feel—relying on the sound of metal striking and the tactile sensation—achieves precision unattainable through blueprints or manuals. This uniformly prepared silver forms the foundation for subsequent decoration.

The key finishing touch is engraving—not deep carving, but a unique technique of etching fine lines into the metal surface. Layering straight and diagonal lines creates light reflections, revealing subtle patterns depending on the angle. This expression differs from machine-cut grooves; it arises from the craftsman's varying pressure and the slight tremor of the tool.

This engraving characteristic is particularly evident in the bracelets. We offer three types, differing in design and thickness. The patterns combining straight lines, diagonal lines, and dot engraving serve as decoration while also drawing motifs from nature and daily life—stars, wind, flowing water, journeys—resulting in a generous design that conveys the warmth of handcrafted work. Additionally, the high purity makes the metal soft, allowing for easy adjustment to fit any wrist size, so you can wear it with your preferred comfort.

Pure silver resists darkening over time, instead developing a gentle, warm luster. Fine scratches don't cloud the surface but layer as character, growing into a unique patina that reflects the wearer's personality with continued use—a charm unique to this jewelry. The interplay of handcrafted traces and aging adds quiet depth to your daily style.

Forms born from inherited craftsmanship

Centered around the Sahara Desert, the Tuareg people have a long history as Berber nomads, migrating seasonally and according to circumstances from southern Morocco to Mali and Niger. Believed to have existed since before the Common Era, they played a vital role as traders traversing the Sahara from the 7th to 8th centuries onward, dealing in silver alongside gold, salt, and ivory. This silver trade is considered the origin of the silver craft culture that continues to this day.

Tuareg silverwork is believed to have been established as a distinct culture by the medieval Islamic period, evolving into ornamental pieces carrying amuletic and religious significance. The jewelry is crafted by male silversmiths known as "Inaden." The techniques are passed down within families from father to son, transmitted through demonstration and experience, without written manuals or blueprints. Even the tools are handmade, and each piece is meticulously carved one by one, making the most of limited materials.

In the latter half of the 20th century, it gained attention primarily in France as ethnic craftsmanship, and from the 1970s onward, its value also rose within the fashion field. Thus, Tuareg silverwork, passed down across borders, continues to be cherished today as jewelry possessing a quiet yet powerful charm.