Bangles Collection

Juan Les Pins, Darling
Juan Les Pins, Cote D Azur, France: bronzed blonde, sunglasses in hand, reclines in a deckchair to enjoy a lager while she tops up her tan. N.B beach showers

Her latest dance frock? By Gordon Conway
A flame-haired flapper with a feathered fan strides into the frame wearing a revealing off-the-shoulder black striped dress

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

Mali, Africa - Young women from Timbuktu
Mali, Africa - Two young women from Timbuktu Date: circa 1910s

Tunisian woman with elaborate coin necklace
Tunisian woman with elaborate necklace made of many strings of coins with holes in the middle, metal bangles, thin silken clothing and a pointed hat

Young woman, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Algerian Dancer
An Algerian Belly Dancer - holding aloft her scarf, in an alluring pose

Nancy Cunard on cover of The Sketch
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a photograph by Cecil Beaton of Miss Nancy Cunard (1896 - 1965), heiress, poet and political activist, owner of the Hours Printing Press

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1940
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman wearing a red backless dress, red and white bangles and holding a white mask

Platinum Blonde Flapper
A typical flapper with platinum blonde bobbed hair, green eye-shadow, rouge and pencil thin eyebrows. She wears emerald and diamond bangles, ear-rings & beads

Masai - Kenya, East Africa - Amazing neck rings. Date: 1949

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Free Back
Treechild

Who is that Mom?
Tori E Bohn

Model in white knitted short sleeved t-shirt and mini skirt. Date: circa 1964

Miss Renee Schmoll, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Renee Schmoll, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 7

Sea Dayak girls, Sarawak, Borneo, SE Asia
A group of Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban girls in traditional costume made of brass rings and filigree headdresses, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire)

Young Beggar Girl - Algeria. Date: 1900s

Gold Bangles For Sale In Gold Souk; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

grandmother
Piet Flour

Diola Man from Guinea-Bissau, West Africa - at a Festival Date: circa 1907

Sets of gold bangles are displayed in a showcase of a showroom selling bridal jewellery in Peshawar, Pakistan May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

China, Hong Kong, Stanley Market, Display of Bangles

High Caste Brahmin woman, India. Date: circa 1890s

Vintage Borneo Style
Kieron Long

Indian Elegance, painting by W Sibbons

Filcehra at top, kosa and bangles in middle, Pinnace and grab at bottom. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623888 Filcehra at top, kosa and bangles in middle, Pinnace and grab at bottom. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrario's

Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: G. Beste
Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. [Indian woman wearing nose ring, bangles and anklets]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

La Lune aux Yeux Bleus, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035634 La Lune aux Yeux Bleus, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Les Bijoux, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035601 Les Bijoux, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho)
CHT178751 Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A place card of an art deco lady holding a flower and kneeling on top of the card, c
3604680 A place card of an art deco lady holding a flower and kneeling on top of the card, c.1920 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Silver fragments (silver)
1216343 Silver fragments (silver) by Anglo-Saxon, (10th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Cuerdale Fragments of silver and silver wire; (a) twisted, irregular shape

Indian girl with jewellery, necklaces and bangles, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: portrait of an Indian girl with jewellery, necklaces and bangles, India

Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b / w photo)
LIT388979 Siamese prince at the ceremony of cutting the topknot, 1890 (b/w photo) by Lenz, Robert (fl.1890s); Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Zenobia Captive, 1878 (oil on canvas)
PNH368315 Zenobia Captive, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 71.2x53.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zenobia)

Zulu Girl in Native Fancy Ball Dress, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
MGS172134 Zulu Girl in Native Fancy Ball Dress, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Barnett, Joe (c.1861-97); 20x14.2 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

Indian boats, yachts and vessels
Filcehra at top, kosa and bangles in middle, Pinnace and grab at bottom. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

A place card of an art deco lady wearing a glittered cap with feathers
3604679 A place card of an art deco lady wearing a glittered cap with feathers and black mesh stockings kneeling on top of the card, c.1920 (colour litho) by English School

Three Sea Dayak warriors, Borneo, SE Asia
Three Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban warriors in traditional costume, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). Date: 1922

Sea Dayak woman weaving, Borneo, SE Asia
A Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban woman in traditional costume weaving on a frame, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). (2 of 2) Date: 1922

Sea Dayak woman making thread, Borneo, SE Asia
A Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban woman in traditional costume making thread, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire)

Sea Dayak family, Borneo, SE Asia
Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban family in traditional costume, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). 1922

Young Sea Dayak or Iban woman, Borneo, SE Asia
Young Sea Dayak (Dyak, Dayuh) or Iban woman in traditional costume made of brass and silver, Borneo, SE Asia (then part of the British Empire). Date: 1922

Shilluk man, South Sudan, East Central Africa
Shilluk man in an elaborate headdress with beads, shells and feathers, South Sudan (then part of the British Empire), East Central Africa. Date: 1922

Three women of Algeria, North Africa, in jewelled costumes, lighting a cigarette. Date: 1922

BEMBERG STOCKINGS 1931
Three lovely ladies show a leg through the split in their skirts, revealing their Bemberg stockings. 1931

Young Zulus (b / w photo)
3643194 Young Zulus (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Zulus. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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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.