Often associated with spring or summer wear, especially in regions experiencing heavy wintertime, jewels made of fibers can take simple and minimal or very elaborate and complex forms and designs. As with other materials, the form and design of these jewels would, among others, depend on the demand and of course, the availability of material and very importantly, technical know-how.
In some communities, because of the cost of gold ornaments, imitation jewelry is a viable alternative. Rings, necklaces and bracelets are made from shimmering, golden straw, artistically worked over with beeswax. Although made of humble materials, the designs of these adornments mirror those employed in metalwork, emulating gold’s resplendence.
