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.

Geranium Scented Beads

The scented beads in this photo were made by a lady in Midoun, Djerba. Their scent is superior to the beads available in the Tunis Medina. Silver components are purchased by the bead-maker from a local silver smith, which she then assembles with her own beads.
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  • Very nice. What a pity, that we cannot smell it through the Internet, wouldn't that be great???

  • verry beautiful:tunisien skhab is much faous than the rest of north africa

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