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Close up of an Omani manjad

Posted by Preethi on February 14, 2016 at 5:44pm
The manjad, from Dhofar, is probably fertility-related and is worn over one shoulder and under the opposite arm.
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  • Preethi February 14, 2016 at 5:56pm

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  • Preethi February 14, 2016 at 6:00pm

    Information on the manjad, from the book Oman Adorned is below. Also, here's an image of a woman wearing the manjad, from Oman Adorned, and finally a full photo of my manjad.

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  • Peter Hoesli February 15, 2016 at 3:37am
    Very nice Preethi and the quality of the chain links is excellent! Beautiful and rare to find! Regards. Peter
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