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.

Ramallah woman

Woman from Ramallah in Palestine wearing an elaborate headdress. Over a cap called wuqaya she is wearing a saffeh, creating a halo of coins. The smaller coins on the wuqaya are probably local coins, while the coins on the saffeh are Maria Theresia Thalers.
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