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HEAD DECORATION - NORTH JORDAN-SOUTH SYRIA

Posted by Peter Hoesli on April 10, 2015 at 6:21pm
This head decoration is being worn in North Jordan (Ajloun) but also South Syria. I believe that it was made in Syria. It is stamped with the maker's mark. It is quite rare to obtain a complete head piece. Usually, only the silver decoration is left and even this one is nowadays difficult to obtain.
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  • Sami Yousef April 10, 2015 at 6:39pm

    Wow! Nice "Erjeh" Peter. As you have described, this type of headdress is worn in the area of Hauran - a geographic area that extends from southwestern Syria and into the northwestern corner of Jordan .I love the silk tussles and the integrated silver threads.Congragulations. Br

  • Betty April 10, 2015 at 7:08pm

    What a great find - I have never seen such a piece before. Thanks for showing, Peter and also for your additional comment, Sami!

  • Lynn Ardent April 10, 2015 at 7:28pm

    The beading on this headdress truly makes the piece.  The design, colors, and soft variegation is extraordinary.  It reminds me of "abrash" -- that particularly desirable variation in the vegetable dye of antique rugs.  Stunning and fit for a museum.  Congratulations Peter!!

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