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.

Head Dress - Iraq

This is a huge head dress. The paisley pieces are complete. I bought this piece around 4 years ago when it was coming directly out of the Iraq.
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  • WOW.  This is amazing and not to be found in books.  Thank you for posting this gorgeous and culturally significant piece. 

  • Stunner.

  • An extraordinary piece!

  • WOW !

  • Most imposing and interesting. Very good overall design!

  • Impressive headdress Peter.  I love the quietness of just the silver and the blue turquois.  The center piece hangs over the nose? And the hooks? are vastened into the hair, most probably heavy braids?

    Very exotic really. And a splendid display  piece. Thank you . Gr. Ingrid.

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