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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Dear Peter, Beautiful, so elegant, will also look great as an evening stole. great beadwork and I love the colors and pattern. Did you take a quick trip to Eritrea?? Gr. Ingrid.
Dear Ingrid, Many thanks for your comments. No, I did not visit Eritrea. Such fabrics can be found in the souk from time to time. I have seen a gorgeous head cover, similar to this one. However, instead of red, the color was kept in a sort of orange, which looks fantastic. These fabrics are actually quite large and very heavy, due to the silver beads. At the beginning, I was wondering how the ladies would be wearing them. Then, when standing in our Hotel Lobby one evening, I have seen a Saudi lady wearing a head cover with similar design but much lighter and more modern. Now I know at least, how these beauties are worn... With kind regards. Peter
Thank you Peter, for the description how it is originally worn. Can you imagine the eyes it will get when worn as an evening shawl? GR. Ingrid.