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.

Khlal with Ottoman coin

Gilt silver from Djerba. The coin is early 19th century (1223 AH).
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  • Very pretty, I like them all (the ones you just put on the site!).

  • very nice one ! Never seen this style before.

  • The filigree style is to this day very popular and still used in Djerba.  I did not realize that the filigree style fibulae had been used for so long until I found this piece.

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