Actual size: 4.4” x 0.7” (11.4cm x 1.8cm)
The barrette was entirely hand painted in traditions of Uzbek ornamental painting. Flower stems of this barrette were painted in liquid bronze. Once the artist finished the design of the barrette, he covered each barrette with several layers of lacquer for shine and protection.
The barrette has three levels of metal clip adjustment, due to which this barrette can hold both thin and thick hair. The barrette comes in a free gift bag made of Uzbek ikat silk.
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I was envious of the pillows in all the interior decorating magazines, and was disappointed to see that they were available through designers only. Imagine my joy when I found your website! I am sewing my own pillows out of the fabrics I received from you. I just finished new pillows for the bedroom and now will start on the living room. P.S. Also, your packaging is very "old world", please do not change it! I felt connected to a place in a different world when opening your package.
[Nilufar's response on July 7, 2008:] Irene, I lost a count of a number of postal officials I spoke to in efforts to use my own packaging. Alas, it is a government regulation in Uzbekistan that postal service packs all orders in the “old world“ fashion. Luckily, you are not the only one who loves the packaging not to mention that it is very “green“.