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Miao Silver Cylinder Needle Case Pendant Necklace | Vintage Ethnic Wax Rope Long Chain N03
Miao Silver Cylinder Needle Case Pendant Necklace | Vintage Ethnic Wax Rope Long Chain N03
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It was made to hold needles. Now it holds something else — whatever you decide to put inside it. The Miao Silver Cylinder Needle Case Pendant Necklace N03 is a long sweater-chain necklace centred on a cylindrical pendant inspired by the traditional Miao needle case: a hollow silver tube worn by Miao women to carry embroidery needles, adapted here into a wearable object of quiet, tactile beauty. The cylinder's surface is covered in rows of raised silver granules and incised linear grooves, with engraved scroll-pattern end caps at each side. It opens. Inside is a smaller inner cylinder — the original needle case within the case. Suspended horizontally on a hand-knotted adjustable black wax rope. A tool that became a talisman.
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Made from copper with silver-tone electroplating, finished with a controlled antiquing process (black/yellow patina) that deepens the granule and groove detail and gives the piece its aged, ceremonial quality. The antiquing is applied by hand — the surface will have traces of carbon powder or wax patina that can be partially wiped away with a soft cloth before wearing. The wax rope is hand-knotted and fully adjustable in length. The pendant opens at one end to reveal the inner cylinder.
- Pendant dimensions: approx. 0.79 in H × 3.15 in W / 2 cm × 8 cm
- Inner cylinder: approx. 0.31 in / 0.8 cm diameter
- Weight: approx. 85 g / 3.0 oz
- Material: Copper base with silver-tone electroplating
- Finish: Antique patina (black/yellow); wipe with soft cloth before wearing
- Chain: Hand-knotted adjustable black wax rope
- Feature: Openable cylinder with inner needle case
- Wear style: Long sweater chain, pendant hangs horizontally
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No. The black/yellow patina is applied by hand as part of the antiquing process, and the surface may have traces of carbon powder or wax patina. This is intentional and characteristic of Miao silverwork. Simply wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth before wearing to remove any loose patina residue. The degree of polishing is entirely your choice.
Yes — the cylinder opens at one end to reveal a smaller inner cylinder (approx. 0.8cm diameter). You can store small items inside: a rolled note, a tiny charm, or simply leave it as it is.
Yes — the black wax rope is hand-knotted and fully adjustable. Slide the knots to lengthen or shorten the chain to your preferred wearing length.
We offer free worldwide shipping. UK orders arrive in 7–12 business days; international orders in 7–20 business days. Each necklace is carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us at admin@ibrilliance.shop to initiate a return. Items must be unworn and in original condition.
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The Miao needle case is one of the most intimate objects in the Miao silverwork tradition — a small cylinder worn close to the body, carried daily, used to hold the needles that made the embroidery that told the stories. This piece is inspired by that object: its form, its function, and its insistence that the useful and the beautiful are the same thing.
This pendant is made from copper with silver-tone electroplating, finished with a hand-applied antique patina. The raised silver granules are individually applied. The incised groove patterns and scroll-engraved end caps are worked by hand. The antiquing finish darkens the recessed areas and can be polished to any degree after purchase.
- Before first wear: wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth to remove any loose carbon powder or wax patina residue from the antiquing process.
- Do not wear whilst bathing or swimming.
- Avoid contact with perfume and lotions to preserve the plating finish.
- Store in a sealed bag when not in use to slow oxidation and keep the silver finish bright.
- If the surface oxidises or yellows over time, polish gently with a soft toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste, then rinse and dry.
