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Ael Khild
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MM/J/041
Jewelry
Medium: German Silver
Type: Wrist Jewelry
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Design/Technique: Cutwork
Ael Khild refers to an ornamental wrist case used to carry cardamom (Ael in Kashmiri).
An essential component of the traditional Kashmiri bridal trousseau, the Ael Khild would often be filled with silver coated cardamom and was specifically meant to be used by newlyweds.
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