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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.

Late-Ottoman (rural) bridal belt. Manisa / Turkey. Manisa Provincial Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on June 19, 2016 at 3:29am

A bridal belt, ca. early 20th century. Rural style, from the Manisa province. Woven belt (metallic thread), silver buckles, patchwork, metal sequins, glass beads, late-Ottoman coins. On exhibit in the Manisa Provincial Museum. (Kavak Archives, © J.M.Criel).