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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.

Beadwork necklace. Çölovası (Afyon) / Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 25, 2016 at 8:55pm

‘Gerdanlık’. Beadwork necklace, for women. Mid-20th century. From Türkmen villages in the Dinar district (Afyon province), e.g. Çölovası valley. Glass and plastic pearls, metallic sequins. (Kavak Folklor Ekibi & Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium).