{"product_id":"padung-padung-ear-ornament","title":"Padung Padung Ear Ornament from Sumatra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eA SYMBOL OF BEAUTY AND STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003eThis striking ear ornament was made in silver and brass by Batak artisans in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The Batak people, are renowned for their rich cultural heritage and metal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003eFor centuries they have practiced animism, honoring spirits of ancestors and natural elements. Traditional Batak society is structured around clans (marga),\u003cbr\u003eeach with its own customs and responsibilities, creating a strong sense of community and identity. Padung-Padung have been traditional jewelry pieces of the Batak since antiquity, primarily used in important ceremonies like weddings. Associated with fertility and womanhood, they were given to young women as bridal dowries, symbolizing readiness for marriage. They were also believed to offer spiritual protection, guarding against evil spirits and negative influences, worn during funerals and for daily wear, showing the wearer’s social status and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Padung Padung comes complete on a black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBeing artisan crafted, every piece is an original, showcasing the natural beauty of the material with organic imperfections. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe handmade metal support carries its own authenticity, with subtle imperfections and the potential for a natural patina to emerge over time. The curved top of the ear ornament has a separate piece like you can see in the closeup photo. This section was used to open the earring to insert it in the ear or headware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e Dimensions including the metal support: heights vary between ca 31 - 37cm x 19cm width and 7,5cm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe ship worldwide. If your country is not listed in the checkout please \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003econtact us \u003c\/a\u003efor a shipping quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51174450987337,"sku":"24EOME","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/files\/p2.jpg?v=1746599205","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/padung-padung-ear-ornament","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}