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What Is Kazaziye? The Story Behind Our Hand-Braided Silver Bracelets

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Discover Kazaziye, the traditional art of weaving silver, and how we hand-braid every ZEYA Atelier bracelet in 999 sterling silver.

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If you've ever wondered how a bracelet can look woven like fabric but feel as solid as metal, you're already curious about Kazaziye.

What Is Kazaziye?

Kazaziye is a traditional craft in which fine silver is braided and knotted into flexible, textured patterns. Instead of casting a piece in a mold, the maker shapes the pattern strand by strand, so no two bracelets are exactly alike.

Why 999 Silver?

Most silver jewelry is 925 sterling silver. Our bracelets use 999 silver, which is almost pure. It has a soft, bright glow and a warm feel on the skin. Because pure silver is softer than 925, we design our weaves to be sturdy and comfortable for everyday wear.

Made by Hand, by Family

ZEYA Atelier is a family studio. Every bracelet is braided, shaped and finished by hand, then photographed, packed and shipped by our own team. Orders ship within 2 business days.

Bright or Oxidized: Which One Is for You?

Bright finish: clean, shiny silver that looks good with everything.

Oxidized finish: a deliberate darker tone that highlights the depth of the pattern. It gives our Viking and Celtic styles their rugged look. The shade may look slightly darker than in the photos.

How to Care for Your Bracelet

1. Keep it dry and store it in a pouch or box when you're not wearing it.

2. Remove it before swimming, cleaning, or using perfume and lotion.

3. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If yours is oxidized, avoid strong polishing cloths, since they can lighten the dark finish.

4. Handle it gently. Pure silver is softer than most jewelry silver.

Find Your Bracelet

Browse our collections: Viking & Celtic Braids, Kazaziye Knot Bracelets, and Couples & Gift Bracelets. Need a custom size? Send us a message and we'll help.