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CIMG0134telsums,from different regions of Ethiopia

Posted by ingrid Langerak on October 5, 2013 at 1:49pm
I am showing this picture as answer to some questions like Pheeti's, Betty and EvaBaby. These strings are the way I received them, on their own woollen thread. And as you can see the Eritrean one is not always with a cross, sofar I have seen only 3 pcs. with Xses. The different shapes on these strings are really at random strung. Do not forget when received they may not have been in this order. Because they do sell and buy their pieces when the need or urge exists.
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  • Eva Baby October 5, 2013 at 2:15pm

    they are gorgeous, and they surpass all !!! Admire them all, but especially the dainty ones, with much filigree work, and the crescent-shaped ones of the inner circle-necklace (I see two of These crescent shaped ones) are my favourites!

  • Betty October 5, 2013 at 2:30pm

    Great collection! The crescent-shaped telsums that Eva favourites (and the others strung on the same thread) - where are they from, please?

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