Bangles Collection (page 4)

Woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

A Mongoose on the Arm
Peggy Hill of Camden Town, London, with her rat-catching mongoose. Date: November 1932

Navajo bracelets (silver and turquoise)
XBP229252 Navajo bracelets (silver and turquoise) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Fashion, young woman with dress and necklace

South Africa - Sotho Boys play cards for arm bangles. The Sotho people (Basotho or Basuto) are a Bantu ethnic group whose ancestors have lived in southern Africa since around the fifth century

Grand Chief Bernando and Family - Central African Republic Date: circa 1910s

Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese border
Vietnam - Traditional costume of woman from Chinese / Vietnamese border region. Date: circa 1904

Angles and Curves - hourglass beauty in tiny yellow dress
Angles and Curves - an hourglass beauty in a tiny yellow dress, suspenders and stockings, all curves displayed to their best advantage. Date: early 1940s

Young Kenyan girls of Mandera, Kenya
Young girls in Mandera Kenya Date: 1910s

Alme - Bauty from the Caucasus
" Alme" - a Russian beauty from one of the Southern Turcic States (Turkmenistan?). Date: 1904

India, stacks of bright glass, lacquer and plastic bangles, variety of colours with jewelled detail, for sale at street market

India, Delhi, colourful display of lac bangles, close up

Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia
Two beautiful Arab Dancers from Tunis, Tunisia, wearing elaborate metal wrist bracelets and bangles, jewellery, necklaces, shawls, headresses and massive hooped earrings. Date: circa 1910s

A Dinka Man - Sudan, Upper Nile Date: circa 1910s

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt

Algeria - Pretty Dancing girl
A Pretty Moorish dancing girl from Algeria. Date: 1901

Two young ladies in evening dresses by Redfern

Young lady in black evening dress by Jeanne Lanvin
Young lady wearing Turkish style black evening dress trimmed with silver lace and pearls, by Jeanne Lanvin. 1924

Belinda Belville suit, 1962
A box pleat skirt in blue plaid wool worn with a matching jacket and a white felt cloche hat and white sleeveless blouse, by Belinda Belville

Algeria - A couples tender moment, hand in hand Date: circa 1910s

Tibetan dancers bangles, Paris, France, Europe

Moorish Dancer in traditional costume, Algeria

Elegant Russian lady
A superb photographic postcard of a very elegant Russian lady wearing a fine pale blue hanging dress and wearing a matching cloth tiara and two shining metalic arm clasps/bangles

Delineator cover January 1930
Front cover illustration featuring a poised and elegant 1920s woman with her red wavy bobbed hair fixed with a clip, wearing a fashionable assortment of matching art deco bangles

Indigenous African Egyptian woman
An indigenous African Egyptian woman, with golden jewellery (including a large hooped nose ring), large bangles and enveloped in a long white toga-style shawl wrap

An Egyptian woman holding aloft a large pottery jar
A rather forceful-looking Egyptian woman in green wrap dress and elaborate necklace, holding aloft a large pottery jar

Pocahontas / Macdonald
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess, daughter of Powhatan, wife of John Rolfe, seen here in native costume

Pin-Up with Blossom
Blonde model, with the tip of her tongue protruding seductively from between her red lips, raises both arms behind her head as she pins apple blossom in her hair

Swimwear / Abdulla Advert
A bright young thing in bangles, belted bathing costume & bathing cap leans on a car to enjoy a cigarette

Indian Mother and Child
An Indian Mother carries her young child

Pyjamas by Rochas 1931
Pyjamas designed by Marcel Rochas: leisure wear of wide- legged trousers with co- ordinated sleeveless tops and waistcoats. Just the thing for the holiday season

Corset Belt Circa 1929
A woman wearing a blue elastic corset belt with built in suspenders & a matching bra demonstrates how easy it is to bend while still enjoying maximum support

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"Bangles: A Timeless Adornment Across Cultures and Eras" From the glamorous beaches of Juan Les Pins to the bustling streets of Darling, they have always been a symbol of style and elegance. Just like her latest dance frock by Gordon Conway, these exquisite accessories add a touch of allure to any outfit. Whether it's an enchanting evening gown from Worth or the vibrant attire worn by young women in Timbuktu, they have adorned wrists across continents. They effortlessly capture the essence of different cultures, just like the mesmerizing moves of an Algerian dancer or the intricate coin necklace worn by a Tunisian woman. Traveling further east, we find ourselves captivated by a young woman from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), gracefully wearing bangles that tell tales of tradition and heritage. Even Nancy Cunard graced the cover of The Sketch magazine with her wrists adorned in these timeless treasures. As seen in Britannia and Eve magazine back in March 1940, they were not limited to one particular era or fashion trend. From platinum blonde flappers embracing their inner rebels to Masai women proudly displaying their amazing neck rings in Kenya, East Africa - bangles transcend time. Intriguingly unique styles emerge as we delve into vintage Borneo designs – each piece telling its own story through intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance and can more than mere accessories; they represent unity among diverse communities worldwide. Whether you're strolling along sandy shores or exploring exotic lands, let your wrists be adorned with these beautiful adornments – for they carry within them centuries worth of history and artistry.