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
Earrings from Uzbekistan
These bird-shaped earrings come from Khiva, Uzbekistan. The main part is made of very fine gilt silver with first-class filigree work, inlaid with micro-mosaic turquoises, a coral forming the eye of the bird, and a piece of “mutton-fat” jade in the body and coral tassels. Continue Reading