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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It is the first time I see a picture of one of these. I could not find it in books. So it was hard for me to figure out how it was worn when I bought one last year.
Do you think the very long pleats are worn in front of the face like a veil as you state? Not at the back of the head like some Usbek lady's have "fake" plaits at the back?
I think some one told me that when they collected it they were worn in the front but it is not 100% sure. The person was speaking French I got it from so I didn't also write the information down but this is what I remember. Seems to me though it could be either way as the design seems to indicate it is a tail instead of the front. I have also never seen these published before. They came out and then I never saw them in the US ever. Are these still around to be found ?
No, they are not around. I got mine lucky by chance, I just liked the textile and later on figured out what it was.