Ikiturso

Kalevala Koru bracelets have their roots in antiquity. The prototype for this bracelet dates from 900-1000 A.D. It was worn by Finnish tribes living in Russia. At first, many decorative themes were borrowed from the eastern Baltics, but the designs quickly took on a Finnish stamp. Bracelets evolved over time, from simple elegant pieces to more intricate designs with cut figures. Ornamental motifs were usually geometric; they were either stamped, cast or in some cases, engraved. One piece of jewelry was seldom enough for the women of antiquity. They often wore identical bracelets on each arm