Adornment Collection

Photographs of women in high, elaborate hats
Photographs of women modelling high, elaborate hats, with feathers, tassels and bows

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo)
1079611 view of a Samoan Pe a tattoo, 19th Century (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pe a is the popular name of the traditional male tattoo of Samoa)

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

The dangers of getting a personal tattoo
" First of All, Mary

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Sumerian Jewellery Bc
The jewels of a Sumerian lady of the court, discovered during the excavations at Ur - evidence that feminine adornment was customary in the worlds oldest civilisation

Portrait of smiling young couple sitting on bed

Man's hand with tattoo against brick wall

Tattooed hipster man with coffee cup using digital tablet while leaning on glass

Close-up of young woman running on a tree-lined road

Portrait of pierced and tattooed woman with bicycle frame on her shoulder

Portrait of short-haired young woman wearing vest

Female friends holding hands of each other

Tattooed woman with hand in hair standing in front of shutter

Woman looking through finger while leaning on wall

Hands of tattooed man using smartphone, close-up

Mexican women of Zapotec origin, wearing traditional Tehuana dress, take part in the festival in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico Mexican women of Zapotec origin, wearing traditional Tehuana dress

Jaipur, City Palace, Museum of Sawai Man Singh II inside the Chandra Mahal, Rajasthan, India, South Asia Jaipur, City Palace, Museum of Sawai Man Singh II inside the Chandra Mahal, Rajasthan, India

stylized fantasy bird

feathers abstract texture, closeup of birds plumage, bright golden orange and blue tone natural background, wallpaper or backdrop for designing

Roman needle for hair (Acus crinalis) from Tower of Hercules
Needle for hair (Acus crinalis). From Tower of Hercules (A Coruna, Galicia, Spain). Roman period. Archaeological and History Museum (San Anton Castle). A Coruna, Galicia, Spain

gold-shop in herat, Afghanistan

Sah-ah-Lock-o, 1899 (oil on panel)
BIA327128 Sah-ah-Lock-o, 1899 (oil on panel) by Burbank, Elbridge Ayer (1858-1949); 20.3x15.2 cm; Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, OH

Kikuyu Women, Kenya (British East Africa) Date: circa 1910s

Chura with sindoor and mangalsutra

Village women Aiha - ethnicity Kalapalo dancando Yamuricumã - Indigenous Park of the Xingu

All products are expertly crafted, using premium materials, tailored to your specifications and promptly shipped

"Adornment: A Tapestry of Culture and Expression" Step back in time to the 1960s, where an old Kikuyu lady delicately picks coffee beans, her weathered hands adorned with stories of a lifetime. Intricately decorated Easter eggs, embellished with beads and steeped in folklore, transport us to traditional Hungarian celebrations that breathe life into ancient customs. Witness the Pokot tribe's vibrant heritage as a man dons typical beaded ornaments, speaking volumes about their pastoralist roots. Their Southern Nilotic language echoes through generations. Cautionary tales unfold as we explore the dangers of personal tattoos. The permanence etched on one's skin serves as a reminder of choices made and lessons learned. Experience the exhilaration surrounding an Atelo ceremony as a Pokot warrior leaps high into the air wearing a cheetah skin. Young women surround him, celebrating their shared traditions. Travel across oceans to witness the awe-inspiring Samoan Pe'a tattoo from the 19th century—a testament to cultural pride and identity preserved through artistry. A young Pokot girl proudly wears a necklace crafted from hollow reed grass—an emblem of her uninitiated status within her community. The Southern-speaking pastoralists cherish their unique symbols. Two unmarried Pokot girls gracefully display traditional ornaments that signify their unwedded state—symbols intertwining tradition and hope for future love stories yet untold. Unearth treasures from ancient times as Sumerian jewelry takes center stage—a glimpse into opulence dating back centuries before our modern world took shape. Journey to Europe's Bulgaria where elegance meets distinction in an enchanting garden—an ode to timeless beauty found in both nature and human adornment alike. Finally, discover Cuba's rich tapestry as animal skulls ornament rooftops—a fusion of spirituality and artistic expression that transcends borders and captivates imaginations.