Jewelry, Fashion, and Identity: The Tuareg Example.
Journal Article, Available Online
This article explores the importance of jewelry and fashion for both men and women in contemporary Tuareg culture in North Africa. Jewelry is passed down through generations, and exchanged during weddings. Women wear earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings which signify her status as a married, unmarried, or widowed woman. Different materials signify different classes among Tuareg men and women, and is also thought to bring wearers various benefits such as protection or happiness.
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This article studies the connection between ancient Egyptian culture and jewelry design. Different motifs and materials symbolized various religious and social meanings, such as gold and copper representing the sun. Ornate jewelry was not just worn by the living, but also buried with the dead. The authors explore how ancient Egyptian jewelry was created with the outwardly aesthetic, functional, and reflective designs in mind.
Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba : Regional Yemeni Jewelry.
Ransom, M., & Liu, R. K. (2014).
Book, Available Online
IBSN: 9781649033338
In this book, Ransom and Liu dive into the importance of silver jewelry in contemporary Yemeni culture. The book exhibits over three hundred pieces of traditional Yemeni jewelry, which is declining in use and wear. The women explain the meanings of their jewelry, which range from power to protection. The jewelry encompasses headdresses, earrings, bracelets, hair ornaments, and other forms of jewelry.