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Egypt Sinai bracelets

Posted by Sigrid van Roode on August 20, 2011 at 2:37pm
Three bracelets called asawir melvi, or 'plaited bracelets'. The pair on the left is considerably younger than the bracelet on the right. These are worn in Sinai and in southern Palestine.
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  • Eva Baby September 26, 2011 at 3:25pm
    they are really beautiful!
  • Ann Porteus September 29, 2011 at 10:57am
    Wonderful to see the hallmark bang in the front middle of all Egyptain Jewellery. Always on these gems. All about status
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