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.

Belt Buckle - Bukhara

This is a stunning, large and very old buckle.The writing says:Work of Karam Musta'inFate of Ali, Allah, MuhammedI am thy devoted servantLet he who envies me be blind!
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  • Wow - quite a statement. And what a great piece of art. I am glad wrote about my envy in previous comment on the Daghestani buckle :-)

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