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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Lovely photo, Linda. I think your red coat and double qilin pendants fit the background very well, especially juxtaposed to Mr. Mao's portrait and many of his ideals. It's facinating how so many Chinese are now buying back all of the Qing jewelry that was exported in the '70's & '80's.
This is rather subdued. In less cold weather I would wear full on Chinese gear and hair sticks. I would have woman running out of their houses and in the villages and markets offering me things. also laughing as i looked so antiquated like some old movie or some joke wearing the stuff. It helped get people to bring things for me though week to week. I didn't see anyone else wearing it so they saw I liked it then collected it for me. I have done this all over the world and it also helps to become more friendly with people. But is a fine line as some over board dressing can lead certain factions to think I am not a business person so one has to come off in the right way or it also doesn't work especially in the cities with higher priced items. After a while they get to know you it's ok but in the beginning wearing the old things is a bit off.
what a wonderful photo!!! thanks for posting it! it looks as if you were wearing a Tuareg cross as earring... (?). Love the background too, just great!
What a lovely picture, you look smashing, love the coat and neck piece you wear, how small Coral was there.....it must be great to have her company when shopping.
I can imagine you had quiet some looks from the Chinese, no harm dressing up as long as nobody is offended.
Yes Eva to me they look indeed Tuareg crosses.
Great story Linda! Look forward to hearing more about your adventures as a dealer :)
I very much admire your courage and ingenuity! I have always been too timid to wear complete ethnic dress anywhere. You have created such an exciting and fulfilling life for yourself and your daughter -- how I would have loved to travel to and buy from all the ethnic markets thirty years ago!
A beautiful picture, setting and ladies! x
It looks as cold as I remember my one January trip there. I only wish I had been interested in ethnic jewelley then, 15 years ago. A great life, Linda. No-one can take away memories.
I do wear mixed ethnic style dress (eg. Syrian kaftan and Uzbek chapan etc.). and jewellery for evenings out in town here in Bulgaria, also through the village sometimes. It causes interest but not overly so - we Brits are expected to be a bit eccentric anyway.
Haven`t managed the hair jewellery yet though!
I`m waiting for the autobiography, Linda.
Gorgeous Lady with cute little daughter at famous and historic Place!
Chairman Mao approves!
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