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Zanskar padded necklace

Zanskar bib wiht coral, turqoise amber zhi bead and silver gau on padded cloth. small seed beads. Pre fake error collected in Ladakh in the late 70's. Yak hair ties Only ever had two, my own and this one.
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  • I love these very much, beautiful!!

  • I love this too. Have to admit, at the moment, I do not know where is Zanskar, but I will find out, only I have today no time. Hope not to forget it.

  • Himalaya Eva.

  • Zanskar is the valley below Leh Ladakh and is anther region in Northern India.

  • @Thanks for the geographical info!

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