Contrast was certainly our guideline in our latest New-York
adventures. And what a contrast : for Covertime Magazine, I’m wearing Kabyle
ethnic jewellery and a tunic from the Whimsy Canyon collection of the brilliant french-tunisian designer Cheyma
in the typical streets of New-York.
Symbolically, Kabyle jewellery is a sign of
free exchanges between nations. Berber
by origin, this emblematical jewellery type became a Kabyle art thanks to the Andalous
contribution who, at that time, ran away from Spain because of The Reconquista.
That’s how "olé" becomes "yalla"...
even more so that they are now very known in the Maghreb area with each region their particularities, colors, and finishes. Most of the time, the are made with silver and decorated with corals taken from the Mediterranean sea.
even more so that they are now very known in the Maghreb area with each region their particularities, colors, and finishes. Most of the time, the are made with silver and decorated with corals taken from the Mediterranean sea.
When Stephanie from Covertime Magazine
styled these jewels into my scarf, I was taken away in a second from
New-York to my home country : Tunisia. Memories of both my grandmothers
wearing Berber jewels like no one. It’s not only about wearing a beautiful set,
it’s also about wearing an entire historical north african heritage who passed along
from Mothers to Daughters and distinctively for wedding celebrations.
From their history to their outstanding and definitely noticeable
presence, the Berber jewellery type has its unique particularity : you
can wear them on your forehead (way before the head jewel trend), on your chest
(generally to hold traditional dresses), as a belt, a bracelet, rings and earrings. Basically and except for the laters: not
your average jewellery.
Bottom line, I was in New-York, which is already pretty cool. But, the
time of a photo shoot, I’ve been brought back to my parent's land. The
power of accessories is never to be underestimated, ladies.
Editorial for: Covertime Magazine