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 un-usual 'helqa' . First time I see this style. Where is it from? Tunisia?
I am glad someone else has had the good sense to collect one of these...congratulations!!! These are being melted down for their silver weight and I think in another decade will be difficult to find. I have one I was fortunate to find still attached to a cord belt. Yes, Mustafa, this is Tunisian.
Thanks very much for showing this lovely piece. Something new for me. I gather it is a belt buckle? How big is it please and how was it worn? Kind regards, Betty
It is not so much a buckle, but more of an ornament. It is worn like a weight at the end of the belt hanging down. There is a photo of a lady wearing one in my photos.
This loop is attached to a twisted wool belt on a garment in which the Berber women drape themse lfs.I think I have a photo let me see.thanks to love this piece because it is rare and I have it more than 40 years
Thanks a lot Lanajnaj and Edith. Very interesting and lovely ornaments.
I found your pictures, Edith:
https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/lady-wearing-a-holga?context=user
https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/holga-and-belt-detail