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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Just came across this picture again. I would say this is bracelet is from Syria or Turkey. I saw something similar recently, but must check....
Spot on Betty, these usually come from the border between both countries specially around the cities of Mardin and Sanliurfa, where they used to be (and still into some extent) a mix of arab bedouin christians and kurds
Note that the closing pin is made following an ottoman technique found a bit everywhere around the levant and the balkans
Thanks for confirming my "suspicion", Alaa.
I also saw some similar pieces in Armenia this summer which is no surprise as many Armenian families hail from Eastern Turkey.
First saw these cuffs when researching on the origin of a bracelet I bought, which I suspect to be from the same region.
Thanks! Betty and Alaa, for your interesting commends on the bracelet. Nice that you've visited Armenia Betty.
dear joanne almost the same as mine …gorgeous piece …mine is a little taller ..2.5 inches