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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A close up of the flat piece of silver at the top.
Lovely piece, Preethi, similar to the pic I sent you only better because of the use of enamel. I think these were worn over the adwir once the ladies were married. I also love the simpler fabric or goatskin ones.
Hi Waqar, yes I did come across such wedding costumes - both old ones and new ones. My favourite though were the blue and white tarfutet, shown below.
Preethi, Is this the Siwan necklace which has a reputation for making a great deal of noise?
Yes Waqar, lots of similarities with Kohistan but I believe the embroidery in the Kohistan pieces may be a bit finer and more elaborate -- of course I am talking about antique pieces here, I have seen antique Kohistan embroidery but not antique Siwan.
@ridoena, hooray, more Siwan pieces! a feast for the eyes.