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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Wow, so here we have another example of European ethnical jewellery! (to remember the discussions held here where was the old Ethnical jewellery of Europe)! it looks quite impressing. Thanks for the information about the smalle stones for rattling.
Thanks, Eva. Do you know, it never even crossed my mind - the fact about it being European ethnic jewellery. But, of course, it is!
Most Bulgarian jewellery styles are considered to be Ottoman so not considered European. But this style dates back centuries. People find brass ones via metal detectors quite often.
Frankie, I simply *love* it! It also reminds me of the North African flared cuffs with spikes, though this one is rounded out (no pun intended!) with gross-granulation that fits the overall circle/ round motif.
I would LOVE a pair of these, or even one. I've only ever seen them online in brass. If you are going there this summer, I'd be forever indebted if you'd keep you're eyes open for me.....
Hi Hillary! I`m really glad you like it. It seems they are somewhat neglected pieces. But I`d better warn you, this has taken me a couple of years to find. As you say, they are most frequently found in brass and often in rather poor condition rather than in gilded silver with enamel. And this one does test as good silver - about 800/850.
However, I promise I`ll keep my eyes skinned for you. I`ll be going mid-March for my usual half-year stint with visits back to the UK for family birthdays etc. I do have a laptop there (v-e-r-y slow) so could keep you updated with progress.