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.

Uzbeki headdress (part view)

This photo shows part of the superb Uzbeki headdress which we have recently been privileged to buy from Linda Pastorino,to whom we are very grateful for the acquisition. Note just how fine the work here is, and how beautiful, yet - although very detailed - not fussy, and totally co-ordinated within the overall design. A great piece of ethnic jewellery. (Late 19th c.)
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