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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.

Timor, Indonesia

Posted by Svetlana Sysoeva on March 27, 2011 at 10:07am
The best ever, all kinds of techniques, hand-spun and hand-dyed cotton, factory produced cotton, but hand-made anyway on backstrap loom. Colors and patterns depend on ethnic group, region and social status. Now it's much more difficult to find a good piece, even 2 years ago it was possible to buy something good for $50
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  • Ann Porteus September 27, 2011 at 10:35am
    Well Hello Svetlana,
    Did you travel from Indonesia to Tasmania? I saw your Tasmania bead signs and because I live in Tasmania became curious?
    A Russia, Tasmania story is just too remote to imagine,
    Look forward to hearing from you,
    Ann
  • Svetlana Sysoeva September 27, 2011 at 2:02pm
    Hello, Ann! I travelled from Russia to Australia. After that I went to East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia and Nepal. Three years all together. I couldn't make it to Tasmania :) so I decided to give this name to my gallery
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