Scarce pair of small Baluchi Anklets for a child. Note: The old pieces have a sharp outer edge. Pair of antique Baluchi anklets. The name Baluchi anklets (Hajul or Hagul) must be treated with caution, as these anklets seem to have been more widely worn , principally along the Batinah coast rather than in the interior , but by both Arab and Baluchi women.
However their origin seems to be that they were worn by Baluchi women when dancing. They often contain pieces of gravel which rattle when the wearer moves. The sides are often beautifully engraved with floral and geometric patterns The decoration often contains an "evil Eye" or "fish" design towards the ends. Total weight 220 grams grams. Measures: inside 6 cm outside 10 cm.