Jambiya Collection

Discover the rich history and craftsmanship of the Jambiya Dagger in the heart of the Middle East

Jambiya Collection: Jambiya Dagger (brass & ivory)

Jambiya Dagger (brass & ivory)
451581 Jambiya Dagger (brass & ivory) by Iranian School; length: 40.6 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Iranian Jambiya blade engraved with naturalistic design)

Store for daggers (Jambiya), Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Jambiya Collection: Zand jambiya (Persian dagger) with double edged water blade, 1794

Zand jambiya (Persian dagger) with double edged water blade, 1794
BAL44924 Zand jambiya (Persian dagger) with double edged water blade, 1794 by Persian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Persian, out of copyright

Jambiya Collection: Jambiya Dagger (silver)

Jambiya Dagger (silver)
451579 Jambiya Dagger (silver) by Turkish School, (19th century); length: 53.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Turkish curved dagger called a Jambiya)

Jambiya Collection: Yemeni trader sells traditional daggers at his stall

Yemeni trader sells traditional daggers at his stall in old Sana a. Every male Yemeni wears a jambiya (a curved dagger) on a finely decorated belt

Jambiya Collection: Saudi Arabia, Najran, Najran. At a checkpoint on the road up to Najran Dam

Saudi Arabia, Najran, Najran. At a checkpoint on the road up to Najran Dam, a sign prohibts the carrying of traditional daggers, or jambiyas, which, with its proximity to nearby Yemen

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Discover the rich history and craftsmanship of the Jambiya Dagger in the heart of the Middle East. From intricately designed brass and ivory handles in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the double-edged water blades of Zand jambiyas from 1794 Persia, these traditional daggers tell tales of ancient cultures and traditions. Wander through bustling markets in Yemen's Sana'a Province, Haraz Mountains, Jebel Shugruf, where skilled artisans continue the age-old craft. Or visit a stall of a Yemeni trader at a checkpoint on the road up to Najran Dam, surrounded by the massive 20-30 foot high walls, to witness the timeless beauty of these treasured daggers.