• Snow Leopard Talisman
  • Snow Leopard Talisman
  • Snow Leopard Talisman

Snow Leopard Talisman

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Kabul
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£240.00
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£240.00
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Sold out
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The Snow Leopard Talisman is a collaboration between designer and jeweller, Alia Païenda and ISHKAR, handcrafted by jewellers in Afghanistan. 

A tangible expression of Alia’s Afghan heritage and a shared visual language, these reversible pendants depict the elusive snow leopard on the one side and an expression of peace on the other, finished with an emerald from the Panjshir valley of Afghanistan, a beautiful pendant that reminds us to find peace, even in the harshest circumstances. 

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If an item is out of stock you are able to preorder the item, so that you're first in line when it's back. Please email contact@ishkar.com for more accurate information on when orders for this product are likely to be ready. 

Size

Length: 47cm long (with adjustment at 43cm)
Pendant: 2.5cm wide

Care
Try to avoid contact with water. Remove while swimming, bathing or showering.

Shipping

Shipping Terms:

We will aim to dispatch orders within 3-4 working days of purchase date but please be aware that we are a small team and delays can occur.

* For addresses in the UK, estimate shipping time is 1-3 business days via DPD tracked.
* International shipping is available to all destinations via standard international post or DHL. For all addresses outside the UK, estimate shipping time is 5-12 business days.

We offer free shipping for:

UK orders over £200 (excluding rugs and furniture)

International shipping:

You can now take advantage of our Tax-Free Shipping service when shopping online for deliveries outside the UK. Simply add your chosen items to cart and UK VAT will be deducted from the cost of your purchase(s). A flat-rate delivery charge (depending on the delivery address) will be automatically added. Please note that customers outside of the UK may be required to pay import duties/local sales taxes upon delivery in the destination country; these are not included in the price of the goods you purchase and we cannot be responsible for the payment of these fees. Please contact customer@ishkar.com for an estimate of any local taxes and duties payable upon delivery in the destination country or contact your local customs office for further information.

Returns

Returns Policy:

We will be happy to offer a full refund (excluding shipping) on items returned within 14 days of receipt of delivery. 

* Returned items must be unworn, unwashed and undamaged products purchased directly from ISHKAR.com.
* Proof of purchase is required.
* Sale Items are non-refundable.
* Custom and made-to-order objects are non-refundable unless faulty.
* Photography prints are printed to order and are therefore not refundable.
* For defective, damaged or incorrect items, please notify us within five days of delivery in order to receive a refund/exchange.
* Email us at customer@ishkar.com to organise the return.

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The Concept

The handmade details on this medallion were inspired by Persian miniatures and antique pieces of jewellery featuring ancient coins of Afghanistan. The motif of the Snow Leopard felt particularly poignant as the mountainous north-east of Afghanistan is one of the few habitats of the elusive leopards, dubbed the “ghosts of the mountains”. On the reverse of the pendant, the word ‘peace’ is hand-carved in Dari. The combination of the rare snow leopard and the expression of peace is a symbol that reminds us to find peace, even in the harshest circumstances. 

"This talisman which can be worn on one side or another,  is a reminder of the preciousness of the flora and fauna surrounding us, but also, a reminder of how peace is essential to the pursuit of our being, inner spiritual peace, peace within mankind, and peace throughout frontiers. Wearing the talisman is a way of bringing your own wave of peace, helping local artisans in Afghanistan as well as keeping its culture alive." - Alia

The Design

Alia Païenda is an events and fashion photographer, as well as jeweller, and violin player. Alia worked on high-jewellery and fine jewellery collection developments a few years ago alongside with designers for Chaumet, Céline and Burberry. She is committed to share the cultural and spiritual heritage from Afghanistan she received from her father and her family. 

Photo by Solenne Jakovsky.                                     

THE PROCESS

The original mould was hand-carved by Alia in Paris. It then made it's journey to Afghanistan where it was re-created by master jewellers in Kabul who created these necklaces in sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver, finishing them with a Panjshir emerald. Every order we are able to make with our partners is critical to sustain their livelihoods at a time when the country is in financial collapse and in the grip of a humanitarian disaster.

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