INVALUABLE COLLECTION OF TRADITIONAL ARABIAN JEWELLERY AND TRINKETS ON DISPLAY AT HERITAGE VILLAGE

An invaluable collection of traditional Arabian ornaments is currently on display at the Heritage Village in Shindagha as part of the ongoing 30th National Day and Eid festivities organized by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) that concludes on 21st December.

"This collection of traditional ornaments provides a look into the Arabian past and determines the taste of the people who owned them," said DTCM Manager Heritage Sites and Events, Awadh Al Seghayer.

He noted that the Arab designs primarily evolved from calligraphy and were interlaced with patterns of geometrical moulds, leaves, crescent and floral styles.

"In the old days Arabian jewellery was made of silver, usually studded with pearls and other precious or semi precious stones and they were mostly bulky and spectacular," remarked Mr. Seghayer.

The reason that the ornaments in the old days were heavy was because Bedouin women received their ornaments as wedding presents and they were their insurance in times of need.

The collection on display has been put together by Al Maria Jewellers and comprises works of art with superior craftsmanship and elaborate and fine detailing of ornaments.

Luminous gold chains, sparkling pearls and tinkling coins have for centuries tempted the inhabitants of the Arab world and provided the foundation for their jewelry. Today, these elements, as well as their traditional designs, are drawing visitors by the thousands to the Heritage Village in Shindagha.