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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Beautiful and fascinating. I see that I should look for this book!
Here placing the photo again so show the Harrar dress.
splendid, is it a kind of sari what they have on their shoulter ??
Yes Ait, it can be a colorful silk or for the not so wealthy it will be thin colorful cotton.
It's a lovely picture and interesting info. Thanks Ingrid!
@Eva: The book is absolutely worthwhile having! You'll love it.
@Rabah: Yes, I think these are Indian silk Saris. Indian textiles are quite popular in the Horn. In Eritrea some ethnic groups (e.g. the Saho) are wearing a particular Indian cotton print in a variety of colours as their tradtional costume. Will post a picture when I have some more time...
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