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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indeed Edith, the holga was worn loosely in a manner of a weight rather that a tightening tool
Interesting picture, it looks as if she has tattoos and an unibrow?
Yes, these are typical tattoos, and although I am not sure about how the unibrow is applied, I have seen numerous other period photos with women having this same feature. So, it appears to be a traditional beauty feature.
I know that the unibrow was a sign of beauty among the Persians.
we have discussed the unibrow usage lately on an old picture, and as Hillary said it is very wides^read from Persia, caucasus, balkans down to north africa!!!
probably an ottoman heritage or at least a habit that stayed alive among the thousands of female slaves brought from the caucasus and the balkans to north africa to cater for local harems, eventually spreading to local people
How interesting! Thanks everyone!
I think that the golden eyebrows diadem of the uzbek reflects the beauty and popularity of the unibrow.&width=737&height=552)
Spot on Patty!!!
I love the Uzbek Mask! I was wondering, does it seem possible that the unibrow goes back to the Punic Era? There are lots of Punic masks in the Bardo Museum that have these eyebrows that come together. I'm wondering if that is because Punic people were wearing cosmetics to achieve this look. Here is an example of something in the Bardo collection...What do you all think?
Thanks for the link Patty....very interesting! Thanks all for the informative comments.
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