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Seriously delicious. Can I ask if you know more about its origins, like who or where?
I've never seen one like this before.
Hi all. Many thanks for the nice comments. @Cam:
This type is just one of many styles of head ornaments worn in Ladakh by women, although this type is more unusual. I have seen photos of women wearing it with the tongue/flap facing forward or and some wearing it as a real hat so the flap is at the back of the head. Check the links to see more examples.
http://flickriver.com/photos/sirensongs/1905024924/
http://www.ornamentmagazine.com/se_mingei_2007.html
Unfortunately, I have never visited Ladakh but would love to do so some time in the future.
Oh for those interested. it's for sale!
Thanks, I may have seen these before, but worn forward I would have mistaken it for the larger Perak. (I have a weakness for Ladakhi Turquoise, but alas, I'm sure I can't afford it!)
The second link was also interesting, if you look at the coral Yemini neck (it wouldn't enlarge) but it looks very much like a Tajik "wedding" necklace as discussed at length on this site!