ledecorquejadore: The Jewelry of Jewish Brides in Djerba. Jewish brides on the island of Djerba wer

ledecorquejadore:

The Jewelry of Jewish Brides in Djerba. Jewish brides on the island of Djerba were covered from head to toe in multiple layers of jewelry, creating a dazzling effect. The headgear (kufiya), composed of gold disks resembling coins, identified them as married women and distinguished them from their Muslim neighbors. The kufiya was part of the women’s trousseau and was considered their own property, and they could use the gold disks in times of personal distress. (via Pinterest)