The Palestinian Museum permanent collection

Clove necklace

A necklace of dried cloves, beads, coral, and amber, which women used to wear as an accessory as well as a form of spiritual protection from destructive envy (known as hasad or the evil eye) and evil spirits. Cloves were believed to have the ability to expel these spirits, so mothers would hang them on the clothes of their families, and thus were widely used in making necklaces and pendants.

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 or amulet necklace comprised of a thick chain bearing a decorated cylindrical amulet handcrafted of silver, also known as a 'khiyara.' Five small silver bells hang from the amulet. It was most likely worn in the Hebron area and is over 50 years old. Inside the amulet would be placed a piece of paper typically inscribed with prayers or Quranic verses.

Habbayat bracelet

A broad silver bracelet made of intertwined silver beads, at the ends of which are hollow protrusions in which the clasp is placed and twisted inside. At the upper end of the clasp is a metal piece resembling a coin. This bracelet was typically worn by wealthy women during special occasions such as weddings.

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.