This paper will discuss the ornaments that were used by women in the past as beauty factors

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Introduction

This paper will discuss the ornaments that were used by women in the past as beauty factors. The women wore these for various reasons as stated below.

Bowl “Tasa”

It is worth to note that the above ornament was worn on the head. It was used in the past mostly by women who attended various occasions. On the occasions this beauty jeweler was worn as an indication of the better side of the community and the people of that community. Those women who wore this ornament were said to be rich while those who did not afford were coming from poor society or families. In addition, the women that wore this ornament on the heads were considered as the prestige of the community or the society at large (Schaedelin, Franziska and Taborsky 145).

Trembling” murta’ashah”

This was women ornament worn on the neck by various women in the Middle East and the world at large. Though the ornament was adopted in in the UAE, it origin is noted in Spain. The women with this culture and ornament were those from well off families. Girls that could afford this ornament were considered the beauty queens in the community. This was attributed to the success of making themselves beautiful in preparation of marriage and ceremonies.

Belt” Hiram”

This a type belt that was worn on the wait by women in the Middle East and other society in UAE. The beads were embedded using Gold to beautify the model of the ornament. It is wise to note that women who wore Hiram on their waist were considered to be ready for marriage. Therefore, it was an ornament that was attributed to marriage beauty.

Refrain” Kaff”

This is a type of bracelet ornament. It was worn by women on the back of the hand. It was an occasional ornament.

Conclusion

Women wear ornaments in wedding and if the bride does not have something more than wear the above ornaments. In the past the neighbors were cooperate if the bride has not been able to buy gold parents and neighbors gave them gold to wear and return back. The women also shared this ornament with each other especially those coming from the same family and community.  

Works Cited

Schaedelin, Franziska C., and Michael Taborsky. “Female choice of a non-bodily ornament: an experimental study of cichlid sand craters in Cyathopharynx furcifer.” Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 64.9 (2010): 1437-1447.