PT2024116
Artwork: Triptych consisting of three panels Medium: Mixed Media on canvas Materials: Acrylic paint, gold paint, 50-100 embedded stones and gems per dagger, real ribbons, and velvet laces. Dimensions (each panel): 100 x 30 x 4 cm
This breathtaking triptych showcases the rich heritage of the Yemeni Jambiya. Set against a deep, royal green canvas, each panel features intricately designed daggers adorned with dazzling stones and gold gilt paint. Real ribbons and velvet laces stretch across the composition, adding a tactile, dimensional quality that unifies the three panels.
This work celebrates the Jambiya as a cultural icon of dignity and craftsmanship, reimagining it as a jewel-like centerpiece to honor Yemeni traditions in a bold, contemporary context.
