A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.
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Does anyone know the significance of these circles? I see them a lot on Siwa braclets as well.
nada. i did not forget you about the pendant. i have them near me but the light is bad all the day. cloudy.
Take your time my dear. I can wait for a better day! :)
the circles, it depend wich area. in the sahara and north africa, they represent, stars, moon, eggs , people , months,weeks ( univers,time,life and persones )
ofcourse, for a smith, it is a good and easy way to feel up the jewel space
i can photography you the tool are the circles made with if it interests you
i would be grateful
this tools and hammer. it is enough.
Thank you for the photos !
I see the dangles are quite similar.
You know Ait filigree work is highly developed in Syria and Egypt. It may of course still have been influenced by the Yemen. I think the Habbayat bracelet we are talking about especially has more Yemeni influence than others I have seen (the applique diamonds is another element of influence).
Really interesting discussion!
I think that these symbols must have had ancient meaning that is now lost. I would venture to say that even silversmiths who continued traditions that came before them may not have completely inherited the original stories and deep significance of the decorations in their numbers and their shapes and symbols. I would love to hear what others know about this. Am I right that Tuareg jewelry like that of other cultures have many denotations whose meanings are sadly now lost to us?
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