Samarkand
Ethnic Jewelry, Textiles, Clothing & Decorative Arts
I have suzanis and ikats from Central Asia, Turkomen jewelry, mirrored textiles from India, silver jewelry from Mexico, Guatemala and South American, fabulous bracelets, earrings and necklaces from North Africa and clothing from the Minorities Region of China. You will also find contemporary pieces of jewelry and clothing made with vintage components.
I must have been born with the collecting gene. I began collecting ethnic jewelry more than 30 years ago, and on a trip to Turkey in 2000, I discovered wonderful jewlelry, clothing and textiles form Central Asia. I bought way more than I could ever keep, thus Samarkand was born.
I love traveling and discovering treasures unique to a particular region or people. Every item has a story and reflects the culture and traditions from which it comes. These stories help us appreciate and understand cultures very different from our own.
I named my business Samarkand after the city in Uzbekistan which was a center of trade along the old Silk Route. Goods and ideas from East and West passed through, and connected, in this great city. Because my merchandise comes from many places in the world it seemed like an appropriate metaphor for my buisiness.
Contact Info: Samarkandnm@aol.com www.SamarkandSF.com
