Teylers Museum in Haarlem, the Netherlands, will open their exhibition on Napoleon and Egypt: War and Science in 2 weeks. In order to enhance the visitors’ experience, the curator has collected objects to illustrate the famous expedition and the land of Egypt two hundred years ago. Among these are jewelry from Sigrids collection and costumes […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This Tuesday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf included an article on Desert Silver and the exhibition Charming in the National Museum of Antiquities. It is always very rewarding to notice the writer has actually held your book in her hands; the article lists a few points of which I was very pleased she picked these up. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The British Museum is hosting an exhibition on Omani jewelry and costume from Jan 21 – Sept 11, 2011. Omani jewelry is very recognizable and has its own characteristics. Also check out the events program, it has some very nice items!
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