The Art of Bedouin Jewellery

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The Art of Bedouin Jewellery sets out, clearly and concisely, the astonishing variety of ornaments created both as adornment and negotiable assets. Beginning with a study of the historical background, Heather Colyer Ross goes on to discuss the diversity of influences on this art form, ranging from Vikings in the north to the Chinese in the Far East, from the Etruscans of long ago to present-day Asia/ The life and traditions of the Bedouin are examined in depth, building up a fascinating picture which provides Bedouin jewellry with its context.More than 100 colour photographs taken, with only a few exceptions, by the author, provide a comprehensive compendium of necklaces and bracelets, armlets and anklets, belts and head-dress ornaments, nose and ear ornaments, and finger-rings, all to be found in the Arabian Peninsula. The regional differences and similarities are discussed, as are the silversmith's art and the materials he uses. Additionally, the author has, with the assistance of distinguished linguists, compiled an extensive Glossary of Arabic words and List of Technical Terms in both English and Arabic.It is true that the Art of Bedouin Jewellery is an essential book for the serious jewellery collector, as it is for those who seek to understand Arabia, its traditions and crafts