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Bracelets - Yemen

Posted by Peter Hoesli on October 30, 2015 at 9:37am

They are very heavy. I understand that such bracelets also circulated with the Rashaideh tribes in Sudan and Ethiopia.

Comments

Tesori Orientali October 30, 2015 at 1:14pm

Beautiful pair from Taiz …..i saw a similar pair listed on ebay a month ago ..i wonder if it is the same pair…congrats !!!!

Angelo
Betty October 31, 2015 at 2:25pm

That's a great pair, Peter. And yes, they can also be found in the Horn of Africa. In fact I have noticed a great similarity with a type of bracelets worn in Pakistan. Kind regards, Betty
Lynn Ardent November 1, 2015 at 12:10am

Gorgeous bracelets which are very hard to find in good silver. Congratulations!!
Eva Baby November 2, 2015 at 8:24am

Very nice bracelet! I have a similar one, old and long used, but unfortunately not good silver, bought in Ethiopia. I used to wear it until the closure was broken, I repaired it, but am afraid of losing it (it is not safe when closed), so I do not wear it anymore. Maybe someday, I can have it fixed. I also got a bit annoyed because everybody here insisted it is not Ethiopian, but from Yemen, although my seller had bought it in Ethiopia and confirmed me it was worn in Ethiopia.it was quite a controversy (some years ago). I am glad to hear from you, that it is also worn in Ethiopia. Because I was very disappointed everyone here saying it was not from Ethiopia
Peter Hoesli November 2, 2015 at 8:27am

Dear Eva; Many thanks for your message. You are absolutely right! They are not only circulating, hence. Being manufactured in Temen but also Sudan and Ethiopia. This is as well mentioned in the "World of Bracelet" book. With kind regards. Peter
Eva Baby November 2, 2015 at 8:33am

Dear Peter, thanks for your info (World of bracelet book), I appreciate that. My bracelet cannot compete with yours, as the material is of low quality, but I really like it just the same, especially as it seems to be worn for quite a long time (carrying some unknown histories). Perhaps I should look for this book (world of bracelets) at some time. With kind regards, Eva
Peter Hoesli November 2, 2015 at 9:34am

Dear Eva; The same publishers have other books as well ... "A World of Belts", "A World of Necklaces", "A World of Head Ornaments" and "A World of Earrings". I love these books as they cover pretty much the world on each subject. This gives a great insight unlike other books, which focus usually on one area only. These books can then be bought in case someone is specifically interested in a certain region.... I have all the before mentioned books, enjoying them tremendously. With kind regards. Peter
Eva Baby November 7, 2015 at 11:17am

Hi Peter, thanks for all the information about the books. I copied the names and will look for some, especially the bracelet one, sometime, when I am not running around in nature or nature parks with my photo equipment (i.e. when the weather is bad...).