About
Sigrid van Roode is an expert in traditional jewelry from the Middle East and North Africa. For nearly two decades, she has been studying traditional jewelry in its wider cultural context. She is the author of two books for children on Egypt and Oman. About jewelry she wrote the book Desert Silver, which has appeared with KIT Publishers in 2010. Desert Silver discusses the aspects presented on this website and others in more detail and context, and with much more illustrations and photographs. Sigrid also presents lectures on the subject, richly illustrated with colourful photographs and original pieces.
In addition, Sigrid provides consultancy to museums on items of nomadic, tribal and traditional silver jewelry from the Middle East and North Africa in their collections. Upon request she researches background information on collections or individual pieces, provides exhibitions with a selection of jewelry and teaches specialist courses in North African and Middle Eastern jewelry for conservators.
