The Palestinian Museum permanent collection

Braided Egyptian bracelet

A broad handcrafted bracelet of high-calibre silver consisting of five parts, including two unengraved edges and three braided middle sections, two thin and one thick. The bracelet bears a stamp that determines the quality of silver. It was widespread in the Naqab desert, and its design was influenced by European bracelets.

Qladat hijab necklace

A hijab necklace comprised of a thick chain, bearing a decorated cylindrical amulet handcrafted of silver, also known as a khiyara; from it hang six small silver bells. It was most likely worn in the Hebron area. Inside the amulet would be placed a piece of paper typically inscribed with prayers or Quranic verses.

Necklace

A necklace of red and yellow amber and onyx, interspersed with silver spheres, from which hangs a heart-shaped pendant, adorned with silver tassels and ending with a silver chain and clasp.

Braided Egyptian bracelet

A broad handcrafted bracelet of high-calibre silver consisting of five parts, including two unengraved edges and three braided middle sections, two thin and one thick. The bracelet bears a stamp that determines the quality of silver. It was widespread in the Naqab desert, and its design was influenced by European bracelets.