Belts and buckles : who wore them and why? Belts with metal buckles have been very popular items in the female dress style in the Balkans sincethe XVIII th century and their popularity was believed to came as Ottoman influence in the area. Even the word used to name the metal buckles comes from… Continue Reading
A selection of rings worn around the world. So many styles, sizes, and shapes! Some to adorn and others with a purpose! Continue Reading
A selection of rings worn around the world. So many styles, sizes, and shapes! Some to adorn and others with a purpose! Continue Reading
A selection of rings worn around the world. So many styles, sizes, and shapes! Some to adorn and others with a purpose! Continue Reading
A selection of rings worn around the world. So many styles, sizes, and shapes! Some to adorn and others with a purpose! Continue Reading
Part four of the Around the World series Tattoos from Q -Z Tattoos in a tribal context are as much a communicator as they are a means of Adornment. They can be understood in the capacity of an expression of self, a sign of religious belonging, or relieve symptoms of spiritual or physical ills. In… Continue Reading
Part three of the Tattoos Around the World series Tattoos from M – P Tattoos in a tribal context are as much a communicator as they are a means of Adornment. They can be understood in the capacity of an expression of self, a sign of religious belonging, or relieve symptoms of spiritual or physical… Continue Reading
Part two of the Tattoos Around the World series. Tattoos from D – M Tattoos in a tribal context are as much a communicator as they are a means of Adornment. They can be understood in the capacity of an expression of self, a sign of religious belonging, or relieve symptoms of spiritual or physical… Continue Reading
Part one of the Tattoos Around the World series. Tattoos from A – C Tattoos in a tribal context are as much a communicator as they are a means of Adornment. They can be understood in the capacity of an expression of self, a sign of religious belonging, or relieve symptoms of spiritual or physical… Continue Reading