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Lander’s Travels

CHAPTER XVIII
19/51

In the centre of the forehead, an ornament of coral or beads is placed, hanging down to the depth of an inch or two.

A woollen handkerchief is fastened on the back of the head; it falls over behind, and is tied by a leathern strap under the chin.
Each ear is perforated for as many rings as the woman possesses, some wearing even six on one side.

The largest, which is about five inches in diameter, hanging lowest, supported by a string from the head.
Round the neck, a tight flat collar of beads, arranged in fancy patterns, is worn with coral necklaces, and sometimes a broad gold plate immediately in front.

A large blue shirt is generally worn, the collar and breast ornamented with needle-work.

The women also wear white shirts, and striped silk ones called shami, which are brought from Egypt; a jereed and red slippers complete their dress.


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