Belt and buckle (holqa faraq beslasel)

Institution

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Object description:

The function of the ring is to fasten the belt, which is made of a bundle of cords and wound around the hips. The chains soldered to the ring sometimes hang down as far as the hem and jangle as the woman walks, in order to attract attention and repel demons.

Object/Work type:

belts (costume accessories)

Cultural Heritage type:

Costume (hierarchy name)

Location:

Jerusalem - Israel

Object measurements:

L: 38; Diam:12 cm

Production

Date: Mid-20th century

Material/Technique: Silver, repouss? and engraved

Subject/theme:

Jewish Life, Jewelery general, Jewish Art and Life

Resource

Rights Type:  

Record

Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Identifier: 201698