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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Nice to see this, howah. You remind me of the fact that we also have such and eating set - from what I remember a very nice one, too, and bought long ago: but we decided to exclude it from *Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment* as not sufficiently within the sphere of "adornment". That was rather a silly thought, because we do include some other accessories of an ornamental nature, and this is attached to a belt, as well, so in all respects could defensibly have been used. I shall see whether I can dig up our set - Truus would know where it is. I haven't seen it for at least ten years, I would think ... They are a nice concept, and seem to have been generally attractively and thoroughly made. A good idea to post it!
Love the idea of portable cutlery as accessory! One can see this was not merely for eating, but dining. Thanks Howah! I really enjoy your photos of jewellery worn by men :)
this portable cutlery set can and should be considered ethnic adornment in my opinion, especially because of it's beautiful silver work. the mongolians and tibetans have many beautiful versions that are sometimes also adorned with turquoise and coral stone.
there are also many examples of these kinds of sets that are made with simpler material like base metals and no decorative elements on them. i assume those were made purely for it's purpose and for poor people. i guess only people above a certain financial level could afford to have the more elaborate versions made with expensive materials, like sharkskin, silver, and on these displays of nice folklore symbols like the longevity symbol as is the case with mine. it is the spiderlike shape on the bottom part of the photo. on the top part there is a demon? face/mask recognisable, don't know what the meaning of it is. i need to look it up.
this piece would often be paired with a flint pouch and other belt ornaments. my mongolian flint pouch set is a good example of complimentary objects. will look up a photo in my archive of how this piece is worn by nomads.
too bad you didn't include your eating/cutlery set in the book. pls post your version on this page or on the facebook page when you can find it. i'm curious about it.
I agree with everything in your post, howah. There is every reason for considering this ethnic adornment, and it was arbitrary for us to leave it out. I shall ask Truus where it is and try to take a good photo of it so that you and others can see it!
it is very special and beautifuL!
Beautiful Howah, I love your pictures too with the items it gives a better idea on how it is worn.
recently saw some silver chopsticks on Ebay, very interesting too.
Wonderful, howah, to have not only the eating set, but also that excellent illustration of how it was worn. You are particularly good at providing that accompanying material, which enriches your viewers' understanding and enjoyment greatly.