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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Wonderful design. Very similar to Tuareg designs on metal, amulets, leather etc....and some Berber pottery. What are "vinifera fibres"?
Absolutely magnificent textile piece. Textiles were my own fascination as I traveled in the Middle East and South Asia. Jewelry became interesting later, after I began to see the tribal motifs carried on in the jewelry as well as in the textiles. Oh, and what is vinifera? If it had Latin roots, I would guess "iron vine," but it probably has nothing to do with Latin ;)
Anna
Rafia Vinifera is a palm tree species in the genus Rafia.
The useful part is removed from the youngest leaves and dried in the sun, then cut into thin strips, woven by men with a simple frame and embroidered by women.
Thank you for the definition, Liuba.
Anna