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Yes! I just received my copy yesterday, a wonderful magazine all around, and free! I have an extra should someone want it.
Wow, from the pictures it is hard to believe that these are copies, very well crafted. Brilliant filgree along with a beautiful patina
Though it is very comforting to know that there still skillfull smiths in yemen able to do such amazing work
Yes, I was very impressed by the competence of the work, and very pleased to patronize (indirectly via Kamal's shop) this talented young silver smith. But still, there are only a handful of good silversmiths currently practicing their trade in Yemen. And as Marjorie's article points out, the craft of silver working is still endangered in Yemen. Wherever I travel, if I find good silver work still being done in the traditional manner, I like to patronize a living silversmith. What better way to preserve a tradition? And someday, this piece will also become an antique.
Very clever idea and gifted work. I hope it will help the economy of Yemen.
He uses this idea of shape also for a pendant on a chain.