Charivari (decorative chain)

Charivari (pronounced /ˌʃɑːrɪˈvɑːri/) is a piece of costume jewellery popular in the German state of Bavaria. Made of solid silver or silver-plated chain, it is decorated with gemstones, coins, medals, horn, and small body parts from a variety of animals.

This article is about the Bavarian folk costume ornament. For the folk custom, see Charivari. For the historical magazine, see Le Charivari. For the composition by HK Gruber, see Charivari (Gruber).
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