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Silver and Frankincense (Paperback)
Scent and Personal Adornment in the Arab World
Imprint: Blikvelduitgevers Publishers
Pages: 82
Illustrations: full colour images
ISBN: 9789492940100
Published: 28th January 2021
Casemate UK Academic
Pages: 82
Illustrations: full colour images
ISBN: 9789492940100
Published: 28th January 2021
Casemate UK Academic
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Although scent has always played a major role in personal adornment in the Arab world, its evanescent quality leaves very few or no traces at all over time. This book presents an introduction into this lesser known aspect of personal adornment in the Arab world. Starting from a historic background, it explores the uses of scent in personal appearance such as jewellery, hairstyles and make-up, but also its purpose in religious, ritual and social context. The book is illustrated with many examples such as beautiful silver perfume containers, sumptuously scented paste beads and fragrant clove necklaces.
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