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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WOW - these look "Turkmen Bauhaus" - I like this sober clean-edged style which I have never seen before. Do you happen to know where and when they where made, Peter? Congrats on acquiring these and all the other fascinating pieces. Betty
Dear Betty; Many thanks for your message. They are old and I would say even very old but I do not really know the exact age. I like them very much indeed. You know why? Because they do not feature gilding. It is much more difficult for a Turkoman piece to stand out and look good without gilding. The gilding always makes a piece look stunning. However, there is much more craftsmanship required for a piece without gilding, especially when it features such clear lines. N. o doubt, the silver smith was very skillful! With kind regards. Peter
The longer I look at them, the more I like them...
These are quite difficult to find now. I love the old cord that strings them together. Ersari, I think.