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.
Object details
Town
Hebron
Materials
Silver
Width
10 cm
Length
40 cm
Collection
Use
Spiritual Protection
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.
