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Penelope Carwardine: An Extraordinary 18th-Century Miniaturist and the Woman in Deep Mourning
A portrait miniature of an unknown lady in mourning by 18th century female artist Penelope Cawardine


Love or Fear? The Strange Story of a Rock Crystal Heart
You'd think this heart was about love..but actually its about fear!


A new jewellery museum in the heart of Marrakesh
A short talk on the Dagestan collection of jewellery by the curator of the museum


An adventure in Tuareg Jewellery
Making jewellery with the Tuareg in Niger


Film of Tuareg silver smith making a cross
Achmatta top smith in Agadez makes a cross on film


Combing Morocco for jewels
Buying Berber jewellery in Morocco.


Ancient Islamic beads excavated in Mali
I’ve become quite fascinated by beads recently, particularly ancient beads as some of my African dealers have offered them to me.
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