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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Ayis, I saw one like this and it was supposed to be from Egypt??
the overall shape and the applique can startle the beginner who is used to the much more classical moroccan khmasas with arabesques and distinct fingers but i testify this one is the old moroccan stuff!!
Where did you see that khmasa Marie-Ange
Thanks Ayis, I saw it on Rita Okrent's website.
beautiful khamssa ayis. the salamander is form a sign that it is from south marocco
Wonderful khamsa, Ayis! Nice patina. I love the salamander. This is so big. Would it have been worn on a chain?
Thanx Toya. I remember my grandmother told me she used to own a pairwith her mother, i couldn't figure out how they would wear them until i stumbled across some old pictures such as this one below.
Actually these khmasas as well as the big louhas were hung with probably a silk cord (not a metal chain) which was hidden under the garment (the Kaftan); middle breast buttons were opened to allow the khamsa out and then the buttons are closed.
The visual effect makes the khamsa appear as if itwere pinned to the kaftan itself.
A very interesting and gripping piece, Ayis!
Thanks Ayis. This is a great picture of the large khamsa as it was worn. I have a large salamander one I will post soon.
The more I see this, the more I like it.