The splendid accessories of the Omani woman's dress

The traditional woman's dress is one of the highlights of the

 Sultanate of Oman's Culture. Along with the traditional dress

 items, on special occasions, Omani women also adorn

 themselves from head to toe in elaborate accessories. Bracelets,

 anklets and necklaces are common - along with other

 accessories like headdresses, forehead pendants, earrings, finger rings, and toe rings

Silver Bracelets 

 In the past, jewellery in Oman              

  was a representation of a woman's

financial security and personal assets, and     silver bracelets were one of the most visible examples of this. Sometimes, as many as a dozen were worn around both wrists. In more recent times gold, and other precious metals have been used. The intricate decoration on Omani bracelets is also an example of the wealth of silversmithing techniques that have been present throughout the ages in Omani culture.

Silver Anklets 

 As with many omani woman's jewellery items, most anklets are crafted in silver, but other precious metals (even gold) have occasionally been used. Omani anklets are chunky in design, and hinged, so they can open and close around the ankle. They are often also hollow and contain small pieces of glass, stone or metal, which create a rattle sound in response to body movement

  

Silver Necklaces

 Traditionally in Oman, necklaces were not wom everyday but reserved for special occasions by women. They were most often made from silver and adorned with precious stones, coral, and coloured glass. Interestingly, the size of some necklaces were enlarged with age with the owner ordering and purchasing additional pieces of necklace over time, when they could afford to