Yemeni Janbiya

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Hello all,

I found this interesting article dated July 2013 by a German researcher, Marie-Christine Heinze. She has spent five years researching the Yemeni janbiya.

Know thy janbiya
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I have sent her an email and hope to open a discussion and introduce her to this forum (David waves in greeting to her if she is already a member! )

I'm especially interested in the history of the Jewish silversmiths of Yemen and how their exodus c. 1948 greatly affected the creation and tradition of janbiya in Yemen. (Yes, I have searched the forum and found many fine references, thank you! )

Best,

David

Salaams DaveA, Welcome to the Forum. The subject of expert Jewish craftsmenship in the Yemen is a brilliant choice to focuss upon... I look forward to seeing the work of Marie-Christine Heinze.

I place the web address here in full so anyone with an interest in Southern Arabian weapons can join.. https://www.academia.edu/4077830/Know_thy_janbiya

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.