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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Good morning Peter.Beautiful top of the shelf build up of fillegrain front and the interesting tassles The photo is not very clear, because I cannot quite distinguish the rest, are they silver plates or embroidered and does it extend to the inside as well or is it folded inwards? What I noticed that in Bulgaria they love to curve their fillegrain, like you showed on previous occasions with some other outstanding fillegrain work. Very fascinating. an admirer. Gr. Ingrid.
Good morning Ingrid from an early summer day at the Dead Sea! Many thanks for your message. The belt itself is embroidered, among others with silver and gold threats and the inside of the belt is an orange-red fabric. I have personally never seen such a great belt in terms of a generous and artistic finishing and especially also being in such a great condition. It is rare to come by such pieces, which are well kept and moderately used during the past. With kind regards. Peter
Thank you Peter for your clear explanation. If you could manage, I would love to see a clearer picture of this beauty. I did have once an jewel( I think that is how it is called) embroidered from Ethiopia that was a gun belt which did have all small pockets for the bullets to be kept. (Lost it through all different transports like many other things). But this combination with the stunning front I can only call it a absolute treasure.. Will be a striking piece for any body have in their ward robe and show it off on an gala event or so.!! Gr. Ingrid
Or even on a lovely close party dinner and it will be discussed and admired for sure.
What a gorgeous piece, Peter! Congratulations.
And I can see why the embroidery reminds you of Ethiopia, Ingrid.
Yes Betty, you remember the jewel embroidered cabbas (capes)? Good to share this little fact with you.
GR. Ingrid.
Dear Betty and Ingrid; Many thanks for your comments - much appreciated. Please note that I do not have the belt with me here in Jordan. However, I will take some close-ups the next time, I am at my home and forward them to you. With kind regards and best wishes. Peter