The Traditional Jewelry of Egypt

In this redesigned version of her best selling book, designer Fahmy takes the reader on a journey through Egyptian history and culture through the lens of some spectacular jewelry. The text’s chapters include, Peasant and Sha’bi Jewelry, Desert Jewelry, Nubian Jewelry, Jewelry for Special Purposes, and Egyptian Hallmarks. Not only does the author discuss technique and design, the cultural and social significance of the pieces are explained as well. The text includes many color photographs of the jewelry, as well as photographs of women from around the region and from all walks of life modeling their own jewels. Distributed in North America by Oxford University Press. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)