Tuareg Indigo VeilsDyed with indigo, these veil are the source of the legend of the Blue Men of the Sahara.5 meter length: $453 meter length: $30 |
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Tuareg Necklaces
designed exclusively for Maison Kenzi
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Croix du Sud Silver EarringsThese earrings are a modern adaptation of the Tuareg cross, a symbol which is said to dispel evil to the four corners of the earth.Item #: E101Price: $25.00 |
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Evil-Eye EarringsIn traditional
Tuareg symbology, the diamond shape represents the eye and is used to
ward off
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Ingall EarringsModern adaptations of the pendants worn by the Tuareg (see below) which are made with carnelian, a stone which is important for blood disorders and for healing wounds.Item #: E104Price: $30.00other colors available |
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Inlaid EarringsUsing a technique common to Tuareg jewelrysmiths these earrings have layers of acacia wood sandwiched between layers of silverItem #: E105Price: $30.00other styles available |
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Silver Berber SpiralsThe spiral
is the symbol of the cycle of life and reappears in many Berber handicrafts
(when ordering please specify
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Tuareg Diamond Jewel EarringsThese Tuareg earrings are shaped like diamonds which ward off the evil eye; they are made of silver and green glass or carnelian (please specify the stone when ordering)Item #: E114Price: $40.00 |
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Tuareg Scarab EarringsThese Tuareg earrings are shaped like Egyptian scarabs and are made of silver and onyx or carnelian (please specify the stone when ordering)Item #: E109Price: $40.00 |
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Tuareg Scarab Earrings - variationThese Tuareg earrings are shaped like Egyptian scarabs and are made of silver and carnelianItem #: E113Price: $40.00other styles available |
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Hand of Fatima (Khamsa) EarringsThe hand of fatima is used in many cultures and religions to ward off the evil eye. In Arabic it is called khamsa which means "five" for the five fingers of the handItem #: E111Price: $30.00 |
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Embossed Tuareg EarringsThese Tuareg earrings are desgined after a traditional style of hoop earrings that end in delicately carved pyramid-shaped bossesItem #: E112Price: $30.00 |
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Tuareg Hoop EarringsThese Tuareg earrings are desgined after a traditional style of hoop earrings that end in delicately carved pyramid-shaped bossesItem #: E110APrice: $35.00other styles available |
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These exquisite earrings are worn by Tuareg women as a symbol of wealth. They are worn in a hole in the earlobe which has been stretched over time to allow the earrings to pass through. They are made of coin silver and hand stamped with traditional Tuareg designs.Large (top two pictures) 2" in diameter: $140/pairSmall (bottom picture) 1" in diameter: $120/pair |
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Tuareg "Ingall" pendantsTuareg "Ingall" pendants feature carnelian, the stone which the Tuareg believes relieves blood disorders and heals wounds. The Ingall pendants were originally finger rings worn by men.Tuareg women believe that it alleviates menstrual cramps.Item #: N201
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Tuareg CrossesTuareg crosses are mostly worn by men and they are handed down within a family, from father to son. The cross shape is said to dispel evil to the four corners of the earth, an important protection in the harsh Sahara.Click here for more styles and details |
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7-Layer TalismanThis talisman is made up of 7 layers of metal and inscribed with prayers in the Tamashek language of the Tuareg. Each layer represents a day of the week and protects the wearer each and every day.Item #: P301
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KhomissarThe khomissar is worn by Tuareg women. It is a variation of the Hand of Fatima (or khamsa, from the Arabic word for five, as in the five fingers of a hand) made up of five joined diamond shapes. The khomissar protects the wearer from the evil eye and ensures fertility. They are passed down from mother to daughter. They are made of leather and shell, as seen in the example on the far left, or leather and metal, in the other pieces.Click here for more styles and details |
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TcherotTalisman boxes are called "tcherot" by the Tuareg and contain written verses of the Koran to protect the wearer. At the age of 17, a Tuareg girl receives from her mother a tcherot and a khomissar pendant (see above). They are also worn by men in certain Tuareg tribes.Click here for more styles and details |
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TanfoukThese carnelian (also quartz and agate) beads are called "tanfouk" by the Tuareg. Their shape is a common fertility symbol and the carnelian wards off evil and alleviates menstrual cramps in women. They are traditionally worn woven into the elaborate braided hairdos worn by Tuareg women.Click here for more styles and details |
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Tuareg Veil Weights (assrou n' swoul)While it is the Tuareg men who veil their faces, Tuareg women wear a veil which covers their entire bodies. It is usually made of a indigo or black gauzy material which is light in the heat of the desert but keeps the sand out. One end of the veil goes over the head and is thrown over the shoulder; a decorative veil weight is tied to the end of the veil and it keeps the veil in place even in high winds. These weights are usually made of iron, copper brass and silver and their design is very elaborate including etching on the metal and layers of wood and metal sandwiched together.LEFT:
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These necklaces are of Mauritanian origin where designs often are inspired by the symbols on European player cards (note the clubs and spades in the necklaces)Silver, turquoise, coral, lapis and glass beadsinside: 18" long; Price:
$220
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These necklaces
are Berber in origin, from the Tiznit region - the lapis lazuli and
silver beads are interspersed with silver disks engraved with spirals,
the Berber symbol for eternity
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Bracelets1. Mauritanian bracelets$149 (sm.); $219 (lg.) 2. Tuareg cuff bracelets from Niger (mixed silver)$39 ea. 3. Tuareg cuff bracelet from Niger (sterling silver)$89 4.Tuareg cuff bracelet from Niger (sterling silver)$59 5.Tuareg cuff bracelets$29 ea. 6.Antique Berber bracelets from southern Morocco$89 ea. 7.Tuareg cuff bracelet$49 8.Tuareg cuff bracelet$79 |
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Tuareg Rings (Tisek)The Tuareg give rings to each other as a sign of affection, usually between men and women. They are fashioned out of silver, sometimes from melted down European coins. The European influence carries over into the design as well: some designs seem to have come from the symbols on playing cards. The rings show a wide range of styles from large bold pieces to delicate ones with intricate designs.TOP: silver inlaid with
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Camel-skin BoxesThese boxes are made of camel skin and painted with henna. They are used by the Tuareg for storing cosmetics and other personal items.Large: $25Small: $15 |
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Moroccan Brass Incense Burners |
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Size Small: base diameter: 6.5", height: 7.5" Large: base diameter: 7.5", height: 8.5" high |
Price $29 $39 |
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Moroccan Carved Wood Kohl ApplicatorsKohl, made from antimony and other ingredients, is the ancient natural eyeliner used even today throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This product not only beautifies by drawing attention to the eyes and making the whites brighter, but it is also said to keep the eyes healthy. Its use as protection is especially important to desert nomads who must contend with the relentlessly glaring sun and occasional sand storms.Height: 7.0"Price: $25Click here for more styles |
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Tuareg SwordsThis is an absolutely exquisite piece; because of the dangerous conditions in the Sahara, the Tuareg put a lot of faith in their weapons, demanding excellence as well as beauty from their craftsmen.The sword is finely worked in hand-chased silver with a carnelian set in the top of the hilt; the scabbard is of chased silver and hand- stamped and hand-dyed leather also set with carnelian stone at the bottom tip of the scabbard.The piece is about 16" long and 2" wide (other sizes available also, prices vary according to size)Price: $560 |
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