Iranian Radiance
Last week, Iran appointed the first woman cabinet member since the start of the Islamic Republic 30 years ago. Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi was approved as health minister, supplying a huge dose of hope for women's rights in Iran. Coincidentally, I recently discovered this antique Persian necklace at my local antique shop. Persia was what Iran was called before 1936. Jewelry played a huge part of the ancient culture and still does. This silver necklace displays turquoise and carnelian beads most likely used to ward off evil. Although this necklace is about 100-years-old, ethnic pieces like these fill 2009 trend reports. Now whenever I wear it, I think of the women of Iran and their fight for equality.
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What an amazing piece of jewelry! I'm such a bad shopper, I'd probably walk right past this and not see it:)
Marina, the Iran president has vowed to put more women in government. He tried to appoint three but the other 2 weren''t approved.
I always liked the turquoise and carnelian combination--something I remember seeing at a lot of museum shows featuring ancient Egyptian jewelry.
Here's hoping that the appointment of Iran's new cabinet member truly signals new hope for women there.
Heather, I wish I could say I bring back jewelry for gifts. I tend to hoard it all for myself! My mom is the only one who sometimes gets some jewelry from my travels and she has so much I'm afriad she forgets where it's all from.
Also, beautiful necklace. I'm sure you can pull it off. Even with my big personality, I kind of tend towards smaller jewelry. Maybe that will change. Inspiration abounds.
Jean-Luc, the world is surprised but I hope it's a sign of things to come.
Your necklace is so beautiful. Many thanks.
Greetings from London.