JEWELRY FOR TEMPLES IN THE SHAPE OF THE MOON FROM THE TERRITORY OF THE MIDDLE URALS IN THE MIDDLE AGES

In the period of the X-XIII centuries, among certain groups of the Finno-Ugric population, head ornaments in the shape of the moon were widely used. Among them are a group of silver products made decorated with gilding, triangles of granules, rows of filigree wires, and, often, inserts of stones or glass and beads strung on the sides of the shackle. Techniques and methods of their production are considered. Techniques and methods of decorating products are considered. The product distribution areas are also highlighted. This is the Vetluzhsko-Vyatka territory, the territories of the Northern and Middle Urals, Trans-Urals and Western Siberia. Two centers of their production are allocated. The first in the Udmurt Urals. The second in the Permian Urals. Each had its own characteristics: in form, manufacture and decoration. However, their products are united by a single design style. Also, their products are united by common technical techniques. This indicates the common roots of the origin of jewelry traditions. This also indicates a high level of development of the jewelry craft.