Gemstone Hat, Ley, Ladakh
India
The women of Ladakh, a Tibetian culture province located in northern India, wear their wealth on their hats. Turquoise and coral are scarce and valuable. This women is quite wealthy. The gemstones line the top and back of her hat, all the way down to her waist.
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