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Beautiful Tibetan Jewelry (2006-09-27) Publisher: Webmaster
The Tibet region is a treasure trove of design elements. Hindu and Buddhist art is rich with myriad images potent with religious and mythological symbolism.
Individual ornamentation often reflects religious, tribal or clan affiliation, social status, personal wealth and other reflections of cultural identity.
It is hard to separate the simply ornamental from the incredible wealth of religious symbolism integrated into Tibet art and design motifs.
Heirloom jewelry, textile arts and home furnishing often incorporated this omnipresent religious iconography into their traditional adornment.
A discussion about Tibetan ornament would not be complete without mentioning the passion for embellishing themselves with jewelry and beads. Tibetans wear beads and amulets around their necks, in their hair, sewn on traditional costume and even on their animals.
None are more fascinating than the exotic agate beads traded along the ancient Silk Route. Magically invested with protective qualities as amulets as are the ubiquitous turquoise, amber and coral used in traditional Tibetan jewelry and heirloom costume worn for festive occasions.
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