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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Dear Peter, Thank you. I collect all my pieces many years. If you like them I can offer for sell. best, Lilianna
Wow, what a flamboyant and spectacular piece!.
yes, it is really beautiful piece. If you like details i can show you them. lila
Hello Lila. You have a splendid collection of jewellery and textiles. I love your Ruby Lane shop ... and the way you display the robes from Bukhara. The piece above is spectacular. What is the red decoration of the three main plates made of?
Hello Thelma, Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I like old Bukhara ikat robes an Turkoman silk embroidery chirpy. If you like I can show you very old Yellow chirpy. Best, Lila
I agree with Thelma's comments, but like her am Interested to find out what the red decoration of the plates is made of.
Thank you , It is a color dense paper. B
est, Lila
Thanks very much for the photos, Lila. I'm fascinated by the colour at the front of the medallions. You say you think it is paper but could it be thick enamel? I'm also interested in the little gilded pendants. Some time ago I asked a friend why jewellers in this area deliberately crushed these pendants. The story I was told was that it made the piece suitable for a married woman who could then move about quietly, avoiding attention ... whereas pieces with bells and uncrushed pendants make a noise and attract attention and were usually worn by young girls. But you've probably heard that before!
Thelma, thanks for asking these questions because I too still find myself uncertain about the answers!
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