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.

Tamang necklace

Another style very much worn by Tamang girls in the Turai valley area. Metal part silver and part pot metal on original cord, engraved designs. collected in the field in the 80's. x lp collection
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  • A very interesting piece. I did not know this at all, nor anything like it.

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