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Bridal necklace. Beadwork. Çölovası (Afyon) / Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 25, 2016 at 9:01pm
Bridal necklace from Türkmen villages in the Dinar district (Afyon province), e.g. in the valley of Çölovası. Beadwork of small glass pearls, first quarter of 20th century. With an Ottoman inscription in Arabic script, and edged with a row of ‘karanfil’ (clove). The clove is used because of its pleasant smell, which is symbolically transferred to the bride. Purchased in Afyon, in 1996. (Inv.nr. bon019 - Kavak Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Turkey, beadwork.
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  • Peter Hoesli February 26, 2016 at 9:27am

    I just looove these colors! I like to have such beadworks in my collection. They fit so beautifully to the old mature silver. Thanks for posting Jean-Marie! With kind regards. Peter

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