I love Bedouin jewelry. The intricate designs, and multiple dangles making each movement a musical endeavor. This particular piece is a base metal, rather than silver, rendering it's value to be primarily sentimental.
This is a pair of mukhala, or holders for "kohl", the powdered eyeliner worn even today by many Arab women. What makes this set special is that they are made of bone as opposed to the more common brass ones.
Dillahs. Arabic coffee pots. An Arab host, or hostess, would have a pot of coffee in front of a guest almost immediately upon arrival, along with a plate of dates. This is still true today, but the coffee is more likely to be served in a thermal pot to keep it piping hot, and along with the dates you will find a variety of chocolate or some other sweets.
This veil is ornamental, not actually meant to be worn. It is found in many of the souvenir shops around Riyadh.
Another view of the makhala, along with a brass one for comparison, and the bracelets.
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