Kiềng

Kiềng
A Vietnamese woman in Huế (1920), wearing a kiềng.
Vietnamese alphabet	kiềng
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A kiềng is a type of traditional jewellery worn in Vietnam.

Background

A kiềng is a traditional necklace typically made out of gold.^[1] It is mainly worn by women. A kiềng is often worn on special occasions such as weddings, festivals, or other important ceremonies. They hold significant culture value as it acts a symbol of prosperity and status. Such as the case with Ngọc Ánh in Hanoi, she wore ten kiềng necklaces during her wedding.^[2]

Some kiềng necklaces may also have intricate designs and patterns. These designs may also include floral patterns.

Gallery

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  Vietnamese woman wearing an áo Nhật bình with a kiềng for her wedding.
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  Woman in the 1950s wearing an áo dài with a kiềng.
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  Woman in a fashion show wearing a kiềng.
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  Woman tying her hair up. She is seen wearing a kiềng.
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  Vintage hairstyles of Hanoian ladies (1950). The woman on the bottom right is wearing a kiềng.
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  The two women that are wearing the áo dài are both wearing a kiềng.

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