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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Very nice and interesting piece. Though very old most details are still there. Congratulations
Very impressive piece Alaa .I can see the David Star warmly intregated. So this type is more worn on a chain than keeping a wrap pinned down?
Gr. Ingrid.
Thanx for you comments.
@Igrid
No the fibula is still pinned to the garments, middle chest, but it no longer pins to pieces of fabrics together (like the way classical fibulas are used ofr), but it only adorns the chest in the way of simple brooch using the omega system to attach it.
The postcard shows it rather confusingly, since this lady has pinned her fibula while embolding / thickening the place the pins pierces to avoid the fabric being torn for the jewel is rather heavy and the pin is quite thick!!
Thanks Alaa, good thing the young woman was aware what the weight could do to her dress.
Sensible.
Beautiful fibula, I like how worn it is. Were they handed down as heirlooms into the early 20th century, or still made new at that time?
Love that one!!! beautiful!