Bridal Jewelry (Labbeh) from Yemen

• country - Yemen
• materials - silver (partly gilt), coral beads
• object - necklace, labbeh, framing the chin
• object date - early 20th Century
• source - Linda Pastorino

Worn by Jewish and Muslim brides alike, the labbeh is attached to the sides of headgear to frame a woman’s chin. It is somewhat reminiscent of a bib.