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Palestinian quarmal ornaments

Posted by Lynn Ardent on October 23, 2016 at 3:42am

A pair of Palestinian plait ornaments called "quarmal." Worn hanging over the shoulders on cords and mixed with the hair. With 19th century Ottoman coins.

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Lynn Ardent October 23, 2016 at 3:50am

Photograph of children wearing their mother's jewelry, the one on the right has quarmal hanging on her shoulders.
Peter Hoesli October 23, 2016 at 2:04pm

Beautiful! Great that you are finding some nice Palestinian pieces. I just received some Palestinian pieces... I will post them shortly. With kind regards. Peter
Betty October 25, 2016 at 8:23pm

I love them too, but have never been successful in sourcing a Palestine piece (apart from one bracelet :))

Great find and a nice addition to your collection.