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National jewelry never goes out of fashion. In addition, they have long outgrown the boundaries of one country and have become a truly global property. Almost every nation has its own unique accessories that help create different looks depending on fashion trends and your mood.

What jewelry is famous all over the world?

Necklaces from Thailand

Thai jewelry is very bright and cheerful. They can be made from any stone and in any color scheme. Colorful necklaces are great for summer. If you are a positive and active girl, this option is just for you.

Jewelry from Hawaii

In Hawaii, jewelry is usually made from natural materials. The most common among them are: shells and pearls. An equally popular choice is Hawaiian glass, which makes very beautiful earrings and bracelets.

Beads from Ghana

In this small West African country, beads are considered the main decoration of both women and men. An incredibly beautiful combination of colors creates a feeling of unity with nature. Brown color beads symbolize the earth, turquoise - sky and water. This is exactly how locals interpret the color scheme of decoration.

Navajo Jewelry

The Navajo tribe lives in the southwestern United States. This small people managed to preserve their roots and tell the whole world about them through jewelry. Surely, you have seen turquoise necklaces, earrings and bracelets more than once. The Indians themselves believe that their national rings are endowed with magic that protects a person from enemies.

Jewelry from France

First of all, this includes the fleur de lis, or fleur-de-lis. It has become an element of more than one French decoration. According to legend, the Frankish king Clovis converted to Christianity in 496. In honor of this, one of the angels handed him a lily as a sign of purification. Today this symbol is used by many brands.

Bracelets from Egypt

Egyptian bracelets couldn't help but be included in this list. These decorations are very original and remind us of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. The massive design and images of the gods perfectly convey all the charm of this mysterious country.

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Jewelry in the culture of the peoples of the world Presentation for 4th grade Prepared by Menderova T. Yu. KU “Specialized school of the 1st level No. 9 of Enakievo”

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Since ancient times, people have been trying to frame their appearance, emphasize beauty, or stand out socially as beautiful or simply bright decorations. Decorations different nations differ in materials traditional for a particular people. It could be a merger natural material from pebbles and blades of grass, to the skulls of animals caught while hunting, and people - usually enemies defeated in battle. But even among very ancient peoples large quantities There are jewelry made of gold and silver. At the same time, the status of a person was very clearly revealed both by the number of jewelry and the quality of jewelry processing. Nowadays, jewelry designers very often turn to ethnic jewelry for inspiration, borrowing both shape and ornaments from them.

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National decorations of the Caucasus Festive clothes made from expensive fabrics were decorated with braids, braids, tassels, pendants made of gold and silver threads, as well as gold and silver embroidery.

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National jewelry of Tibet Jewelry in Tibet was never worn just like that, with the purpose of decorating oneself. Jewelry in Tibet is amulets, a bank that is always with you, and an indicator social status. Any jewelry made from precious metals, are considered to bring good luck. Therefore, until the 50s of the 20th century, Tibetan women slept “in full dress,” without even taking off their uncomfortable headdress. The Tibetans believed that if you do not have pierced ears and do not wear earrings in them, you will definitely be reborn as a donkey in your next life. That's why even men wore earrings in their ears. Every self-respecting Tibetan woman should have at least a minimum of jewelry: long earrings, a pearl necklace and a headdress, the design of which depends on the region in which she lives. A woman received most of her jewelry as a dowry when she got married. These could be round plates of gold or silver various sizes, stones of turquoise and coral, amber, and sometimes pearls.

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National jewelry of India The variety of Indian jewelry knows no bounds. In addition to rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, there are ankle chains, toe rings, a bindi for the forehead, and nose earrings. Indian jewelry can tell you a lot about its owner. A special necklace will indicate the woman’s marriage, bracelets will indicate the number and gender of children, and the material used will indicate that she belongs to a certain caste. Indian jewelers still use the world of animals, birds and plants as inspiration. A common motif is the image of lotus flowers, jasmine, leaves of certain trees, fruits, as well as the sun and stars.

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Many people remember cute dolls from childhood. national costumes. One is the impeccably reliable “European” ones from Mattel, the other is the “fifteen sister republics” produced in the Soviet Motherland. Combined series were sometimes supplemented with “bonuses”, for example, beauties in fur from the Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug. All these young ladies were supplied with sets “ jewelry- almost always, alas, non-removable. Your first samples traditional jewelry Girls and boys studied the peoples of the world in exactly this way - simply by playing with dolls.

Features of traditional folk jewelry

Real national jewelry is characteristic and easily recognizable. By the way, this is what distinguishes them from ethnic jewelry - a more smoothed fashionable stylization with “folk elements.”

Traditional jewelry is often covered with embossed or filigree designs. They can be large, like a patterned brooch or pendant on the temples, hair or chest, or multi-part. Vivid examples are sets of thin hoops for arms or legs and monistic necklaces made of small coins.

Examples of traditional jewelry of different nations

Türkiye, Afghanistan, Pakistan

Their own varieties of national jewelry were intended for residents of any gender and age - women, men, children and the elderly:

As part folk costume, jewelry indicated a person’s national (tribal) affiliation and status. Certain types of jewelry could even have a taboo character. For example, a widow could not wear the same thing as a “young woman,” and a “citizen from the street” did not dare to encroach on the “insignia” of a priest or leader.

Jewelry “decoration” of representatives of different nations of the world

Kenya, China, Baltic countries:

India, Tibet, Turkmenistan:

Connoisseurs of distant travels are especially familiar with the phenomenon of “national jewelry” - the most popular souvenir option. Usually this is an artisanal production line with a pronounced local flavor.

Examples of traditional jewelry of the peoples of Africa:

Examples of traditional jewelry of the peoples of India:

It is interesting that even today the semantic codes embedded in traditional products can be easily read. In the minds of most, the shamrock is Ireland, the lily is France, the Star of David is Israel, auseklis is the morning star, the Latvian national symbol. Thus, reality, reduced to ornament, becomes a national emblem.

Trefoil, claddagh (symbol of friendship and fidelity), Celtic knot, triskelion and other symbols of Ireland:

French lily (fleur-de-lys):

Latvian "morning star" (auseklis):

Israeli Star of David, Hand of David (Khamsa):

Jewelry traditions of the East and Asia

Women of the East and Asia tirelessly and skillfully decorate themselves. Jewelry plays a key role in this process.

India, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal

Mongolian ethnic groups from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan

Among the majority of traditional southern, Middle Eastern, and Asian peoples, ladies are more than fully equipped with jewelry - you can’t spoil the porridge with butter! Necklaces and headbands made of coins, temple jewelry, pendants for braids, many hoop-bracelets on the arms and legs. All this is a kind of reserve “in case”. After all, for some respectable husbands it is enough to say “you are no longer my wife” in front of two witnesses, and the woman leaves the house in what she was wearing. The veil hid not only the face of the owner, but also the state of her “gold reserves”.

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Traditional decorations of the Baltic countries

The jewelry “load” of, say, Estonian women was hardly inferior to the ammunition of the eastern sisters. Neck and chest jewelry made of silver were in use: fibula hairpins, cone-shaped “kuhik-sypg” brooches (the author personally lost one, which she extremely regrets), flat ones, decorated at the edges with “prees” stones, woven chains, large, hollow inside wing beads.

Ukrainian national jewelry

Now listen: branzoleta, hryvnia, temples, namisto. Of course, these are the names of positions in the casket of the Ukrainian beauty. When my husband is on a hike, the box is a good emotional and material support.

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“Dukachi” (dukachi) - a pendant with a large coin, usually used as a central element of necklaces, and “ducats” (ducati) - necklaces made of many coins, accompanied by beaded threads and other decorative elements:

“Zgardi” amulets necklace with Hutsul crosses:

Salbi - ducats made in the form of necklaces-bibs:

Corals are a favorite stone in Ukrainian jewelry, and “pisan patsorki” (pisanі patsorki) are multi-colored beads made of opaque glass or Venetian beads:

Jewelry traditions of the peoples of the Caucasus

The Caucasus is rightfully proud of its jewelry crafts: by the end of the 19th century, the Dagestan (Kubachi), Tbilisi, and Vladikavkaz schools dominated there. Armenian craftsmen worked primarily with gold. In Azerbaijan, gold was decorated with enamels.

Native patterns: traditions of Russian jewelry

How are Russian jewelry styles represented today (in reality, crafts)? The first to come to mind are enamel and filigree. And also beadwork - an extremely popular mass hobby on the verge of a trade. Of course, this also includes bone carving (Yakut, Kholmogory, Khotkovsk). “Under tsarism,” craftsmen artistically carved caskets, cups, etc., and today you can often find designer women’s bone jewelry - through, embossed or smooth.

Folk trail of folk decorations

How do real artifacts (that is, authentic national jewelry) end up in the family boxes of fellow citizens?

Option one: your rural great-great-grandmother saved her dowry chest in the slalom of history. Option two: one of the relatives took part in the endless exchange of “this for that” during the war years, not to mention trophy souvenirs. Another way is to reputably purchase “antiques” in thrift stores and flea markets.

Of course, even today you can find places where craftsmen sit and create national jewelry. But - sales? How many of us alternately seven days a week decorate ourselves with Kholmogory bone carvings, Rostov enamel (in its classical style), Nizhny Novgorod filigree, bracelets and brooches from Palekh and Fedoskino? There is no prophet in his own country - remember “The Scarlet Flower”? “Bring me, father, Overseas attire.”

Women always strive to look beautiful, but ideas about beauty differ in many countries. From this issue you will learn about some ideals of female beauty in different corners peace and in unusual ways decorations.

1. Long neck

In the photo: The necks of Padaung women do not lengthen - the shoulder girdle lowers under the weight of the rings. According to another popular belief, rings can be taken off and put on without fear that the woman will die. Photo by: Justin Vidamo.

Representatives of the Padaung people know firsthand that “beauty requires sacrifice.” Starting from the age of 5, metal spirals made of brass 1 cm thick are wound around the necks of girls. Their number only increases with age. Thus, rings with a total height of 30 cm can be wrapped around the necks of older women.

There is a version that this unusual tradition arose for the purpose of protection. Historically, the Padaung lived in the highlands of what is now Myanmar and Thailand. When husbands went in search of food, defenseless women could become victims of tiger attacks. Thus, the hoops served as a kind of armor protecting against predators. And although tigers have not been seen in this area for a long time, the tradition of ringing the neck and legs has been preserved. In addition, women say that their men like long necks and that a girl with hoops is more likely to get married.

2. Long lip

In the photo: In addition to the Mursi, other African tribes also wear disks in the lip, in particular the Surma, Kihepo and Kirdi. Photo credit: Achilli Family.

Girls from the Ethiopian Mursi tribe resort to a more radical method of decoration. They pull out the lower lip using a round disc (dhebi a tugoin). When a girl turns 15-18 years old, her mother or any other woman from the tribe cuts the girl's lower lip with a knife or arrow and inserts a stick into it. Later it is replaced with a clay or wooden plate: initially small, and over time larger. Sometimes the diameter of such decorations can reach 12-15 centimeters! To prevent the disc from pressing on the lower teeth, they are simply removed. True, not all, but 2-4 incisors. By the way, the discs can be removed during meals or before bed.

It is believed that the larger the disk, the higher social status women must pay even more ransom for it before the wedding. However, many Mursi girls get married before she is “rewarded” with the plate. In addition, there is an opinion that a plate can indicate age - the wider the plate, the older the woman. According to another version, the size of the plate directly depends on the girl’s authority.

Such unusual tradition there is an explanation. The Mursi believe that evil spirits can enter a person through the mouth. The disc in the lip prevented this. Interestingly, men do not resort to such protection. It is likely that with the help of such decoration they reduce the likelihood that someone from another tribe will steal their women.

3. Elongated lobe

In the photo: A Maasai woman with elongated earlobes. Photo by: William Warby.

A similar procedure is typical for another African tribe. Maasai women living in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania use a similar disc to lengthen their ears. Girls in early age pierce the lobes with a fragment of horn. Wooden objects are inserted into the hole. Over time, the weight is increased with the help of beads and bulky jewelry until the lobe reaches the shoulders. The longer the ears, the more respected and beautiful a woman is considered by her fellow tribesmen.

In order not to injure such beauty while walking or working, women throw the lobe over the upper edge of their ear. They also use decoration for practical purposes: they can insert necessary objects into the hole, for example, a smoking pipe or cutlery. Interestingly, an elongated earlobe is not the only thing that makes women irresistible in the eyes of Maasai men. For the sake of beauty, Maasai women also knock out their front teeth and shave their heads.

4. Soiled body

In the photo: The Himba (pictured) are not the only tribe whose representatives smear a special mixture on their bodies. In the Angolan Mwila tribe, women coat their hair with a paste of oil, tree bark and dung. Author of the photo: Gusjer.

The women of the Himba people, who live in northern Namibia, start their day with an unusual cosmetic procedure. They smear themselves from head to toe with a mixture of ocher, fat and ash, even covering their dreadlocked hair. The resin of the omuzumba bush is added to the ointment - it gives a red color. This mixture not only makes Himba women attractive in the eyes of men, but also protects the skin from the scorching sun. Therefore, both men and children use this ointment. But this is not enough to make a Himba woman look amazing. After the initiation ceremony adult life girls have their four lower teeth removed.

5. Face tattoo

Photo: Maori woman with a tattoo on her chin. Photo credit: Quinn Dombrowski.

Women of the Maori tribe - the indigenous population of New Zealand - have been decorating themselves with tattoos for a long time. Unlike men, who covered their entire body with complex patterns, women most often painted only their faces and chins. It was believed that girls were more in need of emotional “nutrition”, so the “moko” (tattoo) covered the area around the mouth. In addition, this unusual decoration attracted members of the opposite sex.

The Maori borrowed their patterning techniques from Polynesia. For Maori, tattooing serves as protection, a manifestation of individuality, and a kind of passport by which one could learn about the character and life of its owner. Previously, this art was not available to everyone. Only members of the upper classes were worthy of wearing a custom tattoo. It indicated status and noble origin, so a woman with a pattern had a greater chance of getting married. In addition, the Maori believed that drawing helps preserve youth and beauty. Today, the art of ta-moko, forgotten in the 19th century, is experiencing a rebirth. Many Maori people get tattoos to show their respect for the traditions of their ancestors.

6. Nose plugs

Women of the Apatani people of northeastern India pierce the wings of their nose and insert plugs called Yaping Hullo into the holes. It is believed that this tradition arose due to the fact that a long time ago the women of this people were the most beautiful in the area and suffered from increased attention from men from other tribes. So that they would not have the desire to take away the beauties, they came up with such a frightening “decoration”. In addition, girls were given tattoos in the form of a straight line from the chin to the tip of the nose. Over time, nose plugs have become a common feature appearance women and distinctive feature tribe. However, recently, the younger generation of the Apatani people prefers to decorate themselves in other ways.

7. Small foot

In the photo: Graceful Chinese leg. Photo from the German Federal Archives.

For the sake of beauty, Chinese women had to make serious sacrifices: from the beginning of the 10th to the beginning of the 20th century, the cult of graceful legs was popular in the country. A foot 10 cm long, curved in the shape of a crescent and reminiscent of a lotus, was considered the height of grace. To achieve this effect, girls at the age of 4 had their feet bandaged so that four toes were bent and in contact with the sole. In this position, the foot stopped growing and became deformed. The small, hoof-like leg was considered a symbol of female chastity and the most attractive part of the female body. The beauties with bandaged legs had difficulty moving, limped and experienced pain when walking. But the chances of getting married safely were much higher for those with lotus feet. At the beginning of the 20th century, the lotus leg went out of fashion, and Chinese women stopped suffering because of this canon of beauty.

8. In the photo: X-ray of a lotus leg.

Slavic girls decorated their outfits with wooden bracelets and earrings with plant motifs. The main red color was complemented with black and white. Often they resorted to using beads to create a set.

Indian ethnic jewelry is an ensemble made of leather, beads, and feathers. The Indians preferred light colors in their outfits and accessories. brown shades combined with dark burgundy. Feather pendants and leather bracelets are integral to Indian style.

Japanese ethnicity, painted in white, black and red, is decorated with cherry blossoms. Monochrome can be diluted with an ornament of orange and pink shades. Sakura flowers occasionally replace images with plants and birds.

African style jewelry is characterized by diluted colors. It's muted beige shades. Creating contrast is achieved by adding terracotta and scarlet shades, white. Sometimes African jewelry served not only the role of costume jewelry, but also the role of clothing assigned to them, covering the nakedness of African women with many threads of strung multi-colored beads. This style is distinguished by amulets with claws and fangs of animals decorated with bird plumage.

Modern trends with echoes of ethnicity

The fashion for ethnicity and jewelry made from beads does not leave only young fashionistas, but also ladies more interesting age. It is for this purpose that ethnic elements were complemented with modern solutions, which allows you to harmoniously reunite simplicity and luxury, elegance and sophistication. Original earrings in art deco style

• Hippie style jewelry. Jewelry symbolizes freedom of spirit and harmony with nature. The hippie style does not use totems or engravings of gods. Beaded necklaces and bracelets are characterized by lightness and airiness. Color solutions closer to Indian motifs, but do not carry the religiosity inherent in antiquity. A complete mixture of styles is characteristic of hippies.
• Safari-style jewelry – African motifs with a modern twist. Ethnic safari style earrings are large hoops. Bracelets and necklaces are made of textured leather with images of African animals. Silver, leather, wood, and metal jewelry, with its simplicity and diversity, have filled costume jewelry and jewelry stores.

Silver and leather are revered by all fashionistas who dream of recreating a bright ethno style, while art deco emphasizes the style with its high cost and luxury. At the same time, the availability of beads pleases needlewomen with the opportunity to independently make jewelry with an African or Indian motif.