An iconic accessory of a young married woman showing her status to others. The main image on the scarf is an eye-catching jewelry of Kazakh jewelers - zergers.
Onirzhiek is a massive pectoral consisting of several sections, each of which has its own shape. In the old days it was often encrusted with precious and semi-precious stones. In some regions of Kazakhstan, it was a mandatory attribute of the bride, but most often it was worn by young married women. It was believed that onirzhiek has a beneficial effect on health and protects against the evil eye.
According to legend, the Saka Queen Tomyris wore Onirzhiek. Not only as a jewelry, but also as a protective armor.
