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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.

Caping

Posted by Michael Palmieri on July 14, 2015 at 3:08pm

CapingAdornment - Silver Caping / Modesty DiscIndonesia/India/Burma/Thailand/MalaysiaThe Caping is a modesty disc worn by children to cover their private parts. Children starts using caping when they are able to stand and walk, which is around the age of one year and above. The purpose of using caping is to protect the wearer from evil spirits.Caping is made either from gold, silver or brass depending on the children family social status.

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