Tuareg jewelry and crosses of Agadez

Tuareg jewelry

Tuareg jewels have long been popular in the West and their success was ensured by the great qualities of Tuareg people. These talented craftsmen and jewelers, are also excellent salesmen, are those former nomads continue to sell their products throughout Africa, and travel around the world to present their own craft to enthusiastic audiences.

Tuareg bracelets, rings, necklaces and crosses of Agadez are permanently available at Africouleur's store and you may contact us to know what's currently available or place an order.

The tuareg people

One "Targui", two "Tuareg" ... The Tuareg are nomads originating from the Sahara that stretches from northern Mali and Niger to southern Algeria and Libya. They speak the "Tamachek" and write in "Tifinar" (or "Tifinagh").

Agades crosses

Many Agades crosses coexist, that symbolize each one Tuareg town, the most famous being the city of Agadez in Niger. At the root of Agades crosses is perhaps the cross of life, the Egyptian Ankh, or later, the Christian cross. But these four branches crosses could also symbolize the four cardinal points for a nation of nomadic travelers.