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Arabic kohl and its material culture: history, tradition and UNESCO recognition
The cultural heritage of Arabic kohl, from its use to its containers, is recognised as UNESCO intangible heritage. This blog tells you why!
What to do when gold gets too expensive?
Gold prices are rising — discover how communities have turned to silver, imitations, rentals, and heritage jewellery as alternatives.
Jewellery and Ramadan
Can you wear jewellery during Ramadan? Find out this and more!
Jewellery and the senses: sound
When jewellery falls silent, what do we miss?
Henna art: World Heritage
Henna art is World Heritage! Why is this important?
Jewellery and the senses: smell
Did you know your jewellery used to smell…and what that means?
Not Lost But Gone Before
…the first symposium on mourning jewellery, co-hosted by me: explore everything mourning with us!
What does a jewellery historian do?
What does a jewellery historian do? How do you become one? And how do I go about my work?
Jewellery and the senses: touch
How jewellery feels matters a great deal: and 3 ways touch may inspire your research
Visible Beauty, Hidden Meaning
…the first interdisclipinary symposium, hosted by me!
Jewellery and the senses: sight
Jewellery and the senses: sight, seeing and hiding of jewellery