Celtic Dress

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The Pen y Bonc necklace
Jet necklace from East Kinwhirrie, Angus (Scotland). Image: Helen Jackson for the National Museums of Scotland.
Whitby jet beads found at a burial in Killy Kiaran, Scotland. c. 2050 - 1800 BCE. Photo & Text : National Museums, Scotland. Jet has its beginnings in the Jurassic period, and is the fossilized wood of pine forests that died out about 175 million years ago. It is an organic gem, like pearls or amber, and is black, lightweight, and easily carved into sculptural pieces. Jet has been mined and used as jewelry in the British Isles since the earliest of times.
Celtic treasure found in Portugal - Showcase from the exhibition “Treasures of Portuguese Archaeology” of the Portuguese National Archaeological Museum. http://archeosciences.revues.org/2504
Braiding Eight Cords Into a Flat Braid
Picture of Left - Over, Under, Over. Right - Under, Over, Under and Over.