Bride's Diadem (sfifa / taj) in gold and pearls from North Africa

Head ornament worn by the Maghrebi Jewish bride at wedding ceremonies, made of articulated gold elements, pearls and stones. According to the cities, it was paired with the elaborate embroidered outfit and with jewelry worn on the forehead. The diadem, often lent or transmitted, manifested the wealth of the family and the status conferred on the young bride.