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Early XX century Yemeni Silver Headband.

Posted by Arabia Felix on October 28, 2011 at 8:26pm

This is a special piece, showing beautiful chain work, Jewish filigree and protective little hamzas.Stunning traditional wedding piece.

Comments

Chantal October 28, 2011 at 9:26pm

Hi Veronica,

Very unusual style (to me at least).It almost looks like a modern piece.These jewels must become very valuable now that they cant be obtained from Yemen (and it may be a long time before they can get again to the Western market).
Arabia Felix October 29, 2011 at 7:19pm

Hola Chantal, yes it´s a traditional piece, it was sold to me as a necklace, but it´s headband. I was in love with it for years, wearing it for special occasions, and last year I sold it. Yes, it will take time to go to Yemen, I think this will help to revalue these jewels as you said. I´m already missing my trips there!!xx
Anna Garner October 30, 2011 at 2:07am

It's fun to see people notice when we wear a Yemen headband. They are very beautiful, and it is such a rare ornament in the Western World.
Arabia Felix October 31, 2011 at 6:53pm

Hi Anne, It´s incredible how yemeni women they carry a lot of weight on their head, the headband with the mashagar pendants can be around a kilogram! I saw you have beautiful yemeni necklaces on your page.xx