The Palestinian Museum permanent collection

Qladat hijab necklace

A hijab necklace comprised of a thick chain and carrying a decorated rectangular amulet handcrafted of silver, in the middle of which is placed a red coral stone, hanging from which are four small spheres. Inside the amulet would be placed a piece of paper typically inscribed with prayers or Quranic verses.

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.

Necklace

A necklace of yellow amber and red onyx, interspersed with silver spheres, from which hangs a triangular silver engraved pendant, ending with a silver chain and clasp.

Bracelet

A broad, handmade silver bracelet, bearing inscriptions of geometric shapes. It is clasp-less and has eye-like protrusions. It was used to indicate that the woman wearing it was breastfeeding. It is specific to the Hebron region.

Necklace

Handmade necklace of gemstones resembling amber and onyx, interspersed with glass beads and plated copper spheres and ending with a silver chain with a 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.

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.