Photos

We have a vast collection of images here which have been shared over the years ...

Click on an image to see the discussions around the piece.

Enjoy!

Late-Ottoman forehead ornament. West Anatolia / Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 10, 2016 at 6:18pm
Traditional head jewel for women, used in bridal/festive headgear. From western Anatolia, ca. 1900-1925. Silver(y) metal and glass paste. The ornament is fixed on the felt hat by seewing; the jewel is generally named ‘alınlık (= ‘thing for the forehead’). (Inv.n° müç037 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
Read more…
Previous
Next
Tags: Anatolia, Turkey, headgear, late-Ottoman.
E-mail me when people leave their comments –
Follow

Comments

  • Peter Hoesli March 11, 2016 at 9:37am

    Dear Jean-Marie. This is a fantastic headgear. I just love it, especially the dangles! With kind regards. Peter

This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of The Virtual Souk to add comments!

Join The Virtual Souk

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here