SED 15: Thematic

I mentioned yesterday that a brown and turquoise colour scheme in jewellery evokes a "tribal" look. I kind of winced at using the word "tribal" (and why I put it in quotes) because, even though it is a common term used in describing jewellery, part of me says "and which tribes are you referring to?". And yet I'm also afraid of referring to specific ethnicities, in case I'm perpetuating stereotypes. And perhaps the imitation of any kind of non-local style is cultural appropriation. Arrrgh!

But I do want to talk about themes of various kinds. We'll see how I go.
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This by no means covers covers all themes, but this post, like this day, must come to an end.