{"title":"Bolo Ties","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolo Tie\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bola Tie) is a symbol of the West and South West, it’s a type of braided leather neckwear consisting of a jewelry element and metal tips to keep the braided cord from unraveling. The ornament in the center is the show piece, and have been created by using a variety of techniques including heavy stamp work, tufa casting, overlay, and several types of complex inlays consisting of stones, coral, and shells. The bolos made by the Hopi, Zuni and Navajo artisans like to create ornaments that reflect their cultural heritage as for other tribes like to create pure artistic show pieces. They are worn usually my men and sometimes women as it’s starting to become popular in the fashion world across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carl-clark-bolo-tie","title":"Carl Clark Bolo Tie","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMicro-Fine Inlay with lapis, mother of pearl, red coral, jet, and turquoise on sterling silver tufa cast. Using a thick black cord with stamp work finished on tips and silver drums.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 1\/4\" Width, 3\" Length, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips 2 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Tłʼízí Lání (Many Goat Clan) and Irene Clark of the Edge Water Clan are renowned Navajo silversmiths celebrated for their extraordinary micro-fine inlay jewelry. Carl began teaching himself silversmithing in 1973 while working at a silversmithing supply store in Winslow, Arizona, later sharing the craft with Irene. Together they developed a distinctive style defined by remarkable precision and intricate stonework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir jewelry is created using thinly sliced natural stones such as turquoise, coral, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elapis, sugilite, and jet, which are laminated and carefully hand-cut to form detailed inlay patterns. The Clarks may place as many as 5,000 to 6,000 individual stones into a single bracelet, creating designs that resemble miniature works of art set in sterling silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl typically designs and creates larger pieces such as bracelets, bolos, and buckles, while Irene focuses on more delicate jewelry including earrings, rings, and necklaces. Their award-winning work reflects both exceptional craftsmanship and Navajo cultural heritage, and has been recognized in exhibitions, publications, and collections throughout the United States and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Jewelry Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623555940506,"sku":"BT01","price":15800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4878\/3002\/files\/ClarkBolo.heic?v=1773610573"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nativejewelrygallery.com\/collections\/bolo-ties.oembed","provider":"Native Jewelry Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}