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Where is this from?

Posted by Ethnic Embellishments on June 16, 2011 at 2:31am
Though not jewelry, I found this piece to be particularly mysterious and thus warrant posting. Any ideas?
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  • Toya June 16, 2011 at 4:35am
    I don't know, but the the design on the back resembles a menorah at hanukkah with nine branches. It is lovely.
  • Ethnic Embellishments June 25, 2011 at 5:21pm
    Still actively searching for info on this piece!
  • Johanne June 25, 2011 at 10:19pm
    The crosses; Maybe Ethiopia? Coptic? Christian
  • Ethnic Embellishments June 25, 2011 at 10:25pm
    I thought that too.  There are also elements that look Turkoman to me as well as others that look Bedouin from the Gulf States.  The cross designs are applique, some with calico.
  • SARAH CORBETT June 25, 2011 at 11:46pm

    Did you ask Patti? She is very knowledgeable regarding textiles

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