Samia Gamal, wearing the Kirdan (or Kerdan) necklace, stares into the camera with a gaze that is both fierce and captivating. The necklace adorns her neck as though it is an inherent part of her; an extension of her own skin since birth. Today, jewelry adorns our bodies as a purely decorative element. But for ancient communities, it held a deeper purpose; it was a tangible expression of their connection to the divine and a shield against evil. Every detail, every stone, every color, was... Read this story
