This Uzbeki variant of the Turkoman siradjna was worn by women over a big, upright hat-like headdress, in such a way that the central piece was placed at some considerable distance above the nose.
The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Amulet from Uzbekistan
This is a large yet very finely made necklace-like piece, but even larger ones exist. They are considered to come from Bukhara, c. 1900, and to have been used at the Emir’s court. It is not entirely clear whether these pieces were, as often suggested, made to be worn by horses (which were regularly adorned… Continue Reading