Accessorise the World Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sarpech

Traditional turban adornments worn by royal princes and noblemen were called sarpech. The bejeweled and sometimes befeathered brooches were shaped like a frond and placed at the centre of the headwear. A similar piece of fashion accessory is called an aigrette, named after the egret bird with its plume of white feathers. These have been worn by men and women as hair fashion since the 17th century.

Dhoti is a white sheet of cotton, wrapped around a man's body like a sarong. A choli is a ladies short top which is worn under a sari. A sherwani is a man's long coat.

Answer: Bolo tie

The bolo tie is usually a thin piece of leather or cord which is wrapped around the neck and fastened with an ornate clasp. It is believed the tie originated back to the 1940s with a Dr William E. Mangelsdor claiming to have invented it, although it may have dated as far back as the late 19th century.

It is a popular fashion accessory in the western areas of the United States, often worn by cowboy singers Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Modern celebrities also seen wearing a bolo tie include Toby Keith and Bruce Springsteen.

Answer: Torc

The torc (or torque) is a rigid neck ring which originated in western Europe, especially places inhabited by the Celts. It served as a symbol for freedom, strength and power and was often seen worn during times of siege and war. Previous torcs were never meant to come off but modern torcs are slightly more flexible with the wearer bending the opening slightly to let the neck through.

They are usually made from silver or gold and with different thickness and width, all depending on the design.

Answer: Matha patti

The matha patti is a delicate but ornate chain worn on the head along the central parting. It sometimes has two further chains which fall either side and around to the back of the head. Affordable chains are made nowadays with the addition of diamante, crystal and faux pearls. Maang tikka is a similar jewelled hair adornment but just features a single pendant falling from down the centre of the forehead. The drop or small red dot at the centre of the forehead between the eyebrows is an adornment worn by Hindu women called a bindi.

Aloo matar is a potato and pea curry, jalebi are sweet Indian noodles and chapati is a type of bread.

Answer: Lalique

Rene Lalique (1860-1945) was a French glass designer, known for creating beautiful jewellery, watches, ornaments and perfume bottles. The style he used was predominantly Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The image shows that of the dragonfly women's brooch, one of his most beautiful and unusual designs which he created around 1897-1898. Made from gold, enamel, chrysoprase, moonstones and diamonds, the piece is currently housed at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon.

Answer: The gemstones are encrusted on a living insect

Can you imagine one of your friends admiring your silk blouse and brand new brooch, when suddenly the brooch starts scurrying around your chest area on its chain lead? What a picture that evokes! Living insect jewellery has been part of Mayan culture for centuries, especially from the Yucatan Peninsula which is in south-east Mexico.

The wingless Maquech beetles (Zopherus mexicanus) have tiny gems glued to their back but the docile bugs never fly away. They are still sold as "pet-cessories" today, but animal welfare organisations such as PETA have denounced the practice as cruel.

Answer: Ear

It is becoming very trendy to have ear lobe stretching, but it is a body modification which can cause permanent injury if not taken seriously. A standard ear piercing is stretched using a small gauge, gradually increasing by 2mm increments over a few weeks. You will feel it stretching, but if it is continuously painful, swollen or starts to bleed during the process then visit a physician. Once it has finished stretching, you can add jewellery such as plug or flesh tunnel.

A plug is like a solid earring but larger in size.

A flesh tunnel has a hollow centre so you can see all the way through.

Answer: Ring of the Fisherman

The Ring of the Fisherman is an official item of regalia worn by the Pope as head of the Catholic Church. It is placed on his finger by the cardinal camerlengo when he has been elected and is marked with an etched sign of a cross when he leaves office, either due to resignation or death.

The gold ring contains around 35g of pure gold and is engraved with the picture of St Peter, the Fishermen of Men, as well as the name of the current Pope.

Answer: Chatelaine

A chatelaine was the name of the lady in charge of a large house who was responsible for general housekeeping. She would walk around the house wearing a belt with a chain attached with keys, purse and other small possessions needed for her work. Chatelaine's date back to Roman times but became more popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. Nurses also wore chatelaines and these would include small medical devices.

More ornate versions with encrusted jewels were used by wealthy women to hold their perfume bottle, purse and note-book, or just as an adornment.

Answer: Brass

The brass neck rings worn by Padaung women from the Kayan tribe seem unusual to the Westernised world, but these have been a popular adornment for centuries. The locals believe them to be a sign of beauty. The rings are actually a lengthy coil, first placed around the neck when a girl is around five years old, and then added to over time.

The neck is not actually stretched as it appears, but the weight of the coils press down the muscles surrounding the clavicle towards the rib cage. Visitors and tourists have given them the nickname "giraffe women" due to their long necks.