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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.

Great Kabylia-Algeria (Beni Yenni

Posted by Pat Rodriguez on July 26, 2013 at 3:12pm

This is a new bracelet. The artist is from Algeria who is proud of his roots and keeps his work in the tradition & proud of his culture. Thank you Karim, I am so honored to wear this daily.

Comments

ait ouakli July 26, 2013 at 4:40pm

splendid fine work. coral is very good quality, the workmanship is fine.

isn t from our member here in Ej and living in Barcelona ??
Pat Rodriguez July 26, 2013 at 11:46pm

Yes, Ait. You have a good eye. Karim Oukid Oukel is now living in Spain. He recently was in the US at the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe New Mexico as one of the featured Artist.
ait ouakli July 27, 2013 at 10:04am

karim is a son of a silversmith family in Benni yenni. he has silver and enameling in blood.

se has a perfect work. i met him in Barcelona .

you have also very nice pieces, i saw your items and like them all
Pat Rodriguez July 27, 2013 at 6:07pm

Thank you Ait Ouakli for the information on Karim. I did not know this added information on him, (being a son of a silversmith family in Benni Yenni). He is so humble. Yes I could tell that his work was in his blood. I can feel his DNA (fingerprints) in this bracelet. I dab a little water on the back of my wrist before I put it on and it sticks to my arm never moving during the day which makes it such a comfortable fit.
Mark Gilbertson February 24, 2020 at 6:22pm

Gorgeous. Love the texture, large granulation, bright colors, and overall heft.