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Head Ornament - Bulgaria Ottoman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on November 8, 2014 at 9:16am
This is a very rare and old head ornament with Ottoman coins, mother of pearl as well as coral. A matching coral necklace is completing the set.
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  • ingrid Langerak November 8, 2014 at 12:27pm

    Peter,What are the yellow beads could it be amber? Actually I am quite surprised how basic the band is like the previous one really as primitive as African happenings.

  • Peter Hoesli November 8, 2014 at 12:30pm

    Dear Ingrid: Many thanks for your message. The off-white beads are mother of pearl pieces. The band is very very old - some sort of velvety type but has definitely seen better days... With kind regards. Peter

  • Peter Hoesli November 8, 2014 at 1:23pm
    Dear Ingrid, when looking at the Bulgarian folklore costumes, they are extremely colorful with a lot of embroideries, aprons, etc., which probably is the reason for a more subdued headpiece. Mind you, the actual head overs are as well very colorful. With kind regards. Peter
  • ingrid Langerak November 8, 2014 at 1:34pm

    That is what I had in mind Peter, like most of the Balkan countries, colorful with their embroideries and head ornaments., even their dances are  full of spirit. But I think their dresses itself a lot of solid colors like black and red. Nice you mentioned these facts, because I do believe the outfits are part of the ethnic jewels live, like how they come about.  Gr. Ingrid

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