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 belt especially the buckle with very nice and professional ; filigree. Thanks for posting this Peter.
Thank you Mustafa - much appreciated. It is very rare to get belts with the original fabrics still attached to them. I guess that I was lucky. When the dealer in Aqaba was offered this belt to purchase, he immediately called me and I finalized the purchase the same evening. Otherwise, it would have gone most probably to Egypt. At that time, there was always as Syrian-Armenian dealer transiting Aqaba from Syria bringing belts to Egypt to have them copied there.... With kind regards. Peter
Fine belt Peter. Glad you saved it! Are the copies ever as good as the original?
Dear Nada; Now that is a very good question. Quite frankly, I never saw a copy or at least hope that I did not... Having said that, in Cairo, most of the silver smiths are of Armenian descendants. They are really skilled and can do almost anything. One always has to keep a watchful eye when buying such pieces. With kind regards. Peter