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sabrinedz · 9 months

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Algerian Kabyle jewelry ⵣ 🇩🇿

#algerian culture ✨#welcome to algeria #algeria #algérie #patrimoine #culture #algerian jewelry ✨#kabylie #kabyle

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palipunk · 1 year

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Okay, so I have spoken about misconceptions and issues with the exotification of belly dancing before on this account but another issue that is conjoined with this is the nonsensical and fetishistic gaze that jewelry from Asia and Africa are often presented with. As someone whose special interest is traditional jewelry, I see this often.

The problems with the amount of Belly dancer-esque art on this website and beyond is not only about how Belly dancing has been sexualized and far removed from its origins and meaning but because traditional clothing and jewelry also become subject to fetishization within this art and performance - this has been happening for hundreds of years - and it’s an echo of colonialism and racism.

What are some examples of this?

Probably the easiest way to find examples is just by looking up “tribal belly dance jewelry” - this will show you results of hundreds of different types of jewelry from all over (though most commonly Romani, Yemeni, Afghan, Turkmen, Palestinian, Indian, Kabyle, and Kel Tamasheq jewelry) all being sold under the label of “belly dance garb” to primarily white buyers regardless of how different the cultures or practices are - Orientalism homogenizes cultures and sells an exotic fantasy.

Below is a listing for a “Belly dance headdress” but it is actually a Palestinian heirloom, it is not worn for belly dancing or appearing sensual to an audience, it’s a ceremonial headdress for weddings with talismanic properties.

Most of what people draw or take inspiration from for belly dancer-esque art and performances is an amalgamation of different cultures with little to no understanding of what the jewelry is for, what contexts it exists in, and where it is from.

In the realm of West Asian jewelry, a lot of pieces are not only a display of wealth but often have magical/talismanic/religious prosperities. This is another reason why adding these pieces on a drawing which is intended to appear “sensual” is deeply inappropriate. I’ve seen some artists include a hirz necklace (a style of jewelry used throughout West Asia) which are purely religious and contain verses from the Holy Quran within them - so no, not appropriate (none are appropriate but this one especially so). Everything has meaning.

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Traditional jewelry from cultures that are not yours is not free range to sexualize and apply to exotic fantasies, this kind of perception has real consequences. It isn’t just an “I drew it in art and it can’t hurt anyone”, it’s a connected issue. As a Palestinian, I often see Palestinian artifacts (which are mostly stolen and their original owners will never see their belongings again) being added to a belly dancer’s collection for their “tribal dance” act because of the orientalist association with sensuality.

For anyone who wants more context about Belly dancing (raqs baladi/sharqi) to better understand this post - this article explains a lot and part of the history involved - belly dancing, to many of us, was an expression of joy and never meant to be sexualized. Again, the sexualization of the dance has consequences for us.

I’m not going to call out any particular artist or person here since the point of this post is just to explain and talk about why these portrayals are bad and harmful. Please don’t tag anyone but share the information along to them, cultures are not playgrounds.

#this is a very foundational understanding of the issue but i didnt want to write an essay #I know this is from a mainly Palestinian perspective but others are welcome to include or add on #asia #africa #cw Fetishization #orientalism #orientalism discussion #long post

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wafadz · 6 days

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Kabyle jewelry 🇩🇿

#algeria #تراث جزائري #algerian traditions #algiers #algerienne🇩🇿#الجزائر

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tuaregshop · 2 years

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Berber Kabyle Algeria Beni Yenni original silver enamel earrings , ethnic tribal jewelry MATÉRIEL: testé positif comme argent à haute teneur. TAILLE: 6 CM sur 2 CM •Nous expédier des articles dans 1-2 jours ouvrables. •Articles sont envoyés courrier aérien creux Il a toujours été sûr et nous n’avons jamais perdu un paquet, Tous les articles comprennent le service de suivi complet, Nous expédions…

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skyhearth · 3 years

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Two amazigh girls eating

[This scene takes place especially in Kabylia -Algeria]

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algerianity · 3 years

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احنا الجَزايْريّات series ❤️

— Credit to العدرا @noorelymen ❤️

#traditional attire #dz #algerian #algérienne #algeria #dzair #amazigh #kabylie #احنا الجزايريات #kabyle #traditional jewelries #culture #north african

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kerrinak · 2 years

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So I know i'm bad at drawing outfits (don't get me talking about DESIGNING it), but I do love learning about traditions. I'm always impressed by the breadth of other cultures's traditionnal outfits and jewelry. I was very inspired by talking about berber culture with a friend, and that was the opportunity to try out my Samsung Galaxy 😤It's quite difficult to get used to another tool and software, but i'm kinda satisfied with this result 😌

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mydearalgeria · 4 years

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Algeria. An amazigh couple in traditional kabyle attire. While the husband is wearing a barnous made out of wool, his wife is dressed in a traditional akhellal accessorized with silver made jewelry.

#algerie #algeria #vintagealgeria #kabylie #kabyle #attire #jewelry

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beadsofparadisenyc · 3 years

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The Kabyle of Algeria are one of the group of indigenous peoples of North Africa generally known as Berber. Jewelry with cloisonné enameling is one of their highly developed cultural expressions. Pieces are usually made of silver decorated with green, yellow and blue enamels and set with coral, colored glass and beads. Pendants, rings, bracelets, anklets, earrings and headdresses serve as a way of accumulating family wealth and often make up the largest share of a woman's dowry. The Kabyle region is known as a center of enameled jewelry. Unlike most other Berber jewelers, Kabyle artisans are predominantly Muslim. It is thought that their techniques came from Moorish Spain. If you are as obsessed with this AMAZING Kabyle Silver Enameled Coral Cuff Bracelet from Algeria as I am, just follow the tag! #kabyle #kabylejewelry #kabylfashion #handmadejewelry #cuffbracelet #enameljewelry #enamelcuff #coral #coralbracelet #amesluh #ethnicjewelry #statementpiece #fashion #style #springfashion #superwoman #styleinspiration #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4xVR7hEos/?igshid=u4khc5vgf34e

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sabrinedz · 3 months

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Algerian Kabyle jewelry ⵣ 🇩🇿

#algeria #algérie #welcome to algeria #algerian culture ✨#patrimoine #culture #algerian jewelry ✨#jewelry

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marhaba-maroc-algerie-tunisie · 7 years

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Kabyle, Algeria 🇩🇿

#kabyles #algerie #jewelry #algerian #amazigh

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damienarthaud · 4 years

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#lecouloir #fetedesmeres # #❤️ #argent #corail #email #gros #bracelet #berbère #manchette #poinçon #maghreb #algerie #kabyle #kabil #bijoux #ethnique #oriental #oriental #artisant #artisanat #artisanatdart #art #ethnicjewellery #ethnic #jewelry #france #5 #rueaugustecomte #lyon (à Le Couloir Damien Arthaud) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAu8reAo4Ao/?igshid=k1b5oc1go17j

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tuaregshop · 2 years

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Berber Kabyle Algeria Beni Yenni original silver enamel earrings , ethnic tribal jewelry MATÉRIEL: testé positif comme argent à haute teneur. TAILLE: 6 CM sur 2 CM •Nous expédier des articles dans 1-2 jours ouvrables. •Articles sont envoyés courrier aérien creux Il a toujours été sûr et nous n’avons jamais perdu un paquet, Tous les articles comprennent le service de suivi complet, Nous expédions…

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eradne · 6 years

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my mans john boyega just tweeted about wanting to have an african themed met gala lmao and honestly if i was a billionaire and if i was invited i’d wear a full kabyle/algerian amazigh dress + traditional jewelry and shit

#i'd be fabulous #txt.

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itsmenm666 · 6 years

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#portrait #portraits #portrait_vision #portraitphotography #portrait_ig #portraiture #portrait_perfection #eyes #eye #eyeshadow #eyemakeup #eyeliner #eyebrows #rings #jewelry #kabyle #kabile #arabic #oriental #women #tunisiangirl #pretty #beautiful #traditional (at Ez Zahra, Tunis, Tunisia)

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letscoolpromeuniverse · 3 years

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Kabyle jewelry neck tie https://ift.tt/3bJCMKU

#cool

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