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.

Omani cuff_detail1

Hinged Omani cuff with floral pattern on the part hiding the closing mechanism. Heavy piece but still surprisingly comfortable to wear. Sourced in Yemen or the Horn of Africa in the 1970s
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