Moroccan Jewelry- A Rich Tradition
Some of the pieces have religious or superstitious meaning, such as the Hamsa, or Hand of Fatima (see below).
I have recently expanded my knowledge and appreciation of these accessories and am eager to share them with you.
Hamsa... The Hand of Fatima
The hamsa (, khamsa, lit. five, also romanized khamsa and chamsa) is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The hamsa is often incorporated in jewelry and wall hangings, as a defense against the evil eye. It is believed to originate in ancient practices associated with the Phoenicians of Carthage.
Moroccan Hamsa Jewelry
Whether you are seeking a protective amulet or simply a fashionable piece of ethnic jewelry, you can find a variety from these sellers:
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Other Moroccan Enamalled Jewelry
Vibrantly colored pieces, usually blue, red and yellow.
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Morocco's Berber tribes produce a lot of beautiful jewelry. Here are a few examples you can add to your collection.
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Substantial pieces from this semi-nomadic Saharan people are sometimes available on eBay:
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Moroccan Jewelry Resources
- Silk Road Jewelry
- An etsy shop whose artist incorporates elements of antique Moroccan and central Asian jewelry into very attractive modern pieces.
- Moroccan Jewelry
- Moroccan Jewelry- Moroccan Sterling Silver Khamsa, Moroccan Belly dancer Jewelry, Hand of fatima Amulet, Ethnographic African & Tribal Berber Jewelry.
- Jewelry from the Kingdom of Morocco
- Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings,Rings,Belts & Headbands
- Casablanca Market
- Casablanca Market carries Moroccan jewelry - Tuareg tribal jewelry - Berber jewelry and exotic gifts -
- Earthly Adornments- Vintage Ethnic Jewelry
- Jewelry from China, Middle East & Africa.
- Berber Silver, Arab Gold
- In the rich variety of North African jewelry all the layers and distinctions of society are reflected in metal and stone. Men and women, married and unmarried, Berber and Arab - for each, there is an appropriate treasure.
Comments? Questions?
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- diamondsjess diamondsjess Oct 7, 2009 @ 9:49 am
- Very pretty jewelry.
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- rockycha rockycha Aug 15, 2008 @ 10:43 am
- Lovely Jewelry!!!
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