Description
This style of prayer beads have been made in Ethiopia for a long, long time. Older ones tend to be heavier and finished with more care. Two halves are joined together to make a hollow bead. I believe these are silver plated tin, but could not find information that confirmed that for sure. Each strand has a yarn tassel attached to a focal bead. These beads are much like Catholic Rosary Beads, used by Christians in Ethiopia. There are 68 beads in a strand.
Length: About 28″
Bead size: 1cm long, 8mm diameter
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Afghan Tribal Arts is owned by Abdul Wardak who has imported from Afghanistan and the region since the late 1980’s. Abdul has a passion for all things handmade, but beads and rugs form the core part of his business. The gallery and showroom is located at 626 Broadway in downtown Paducah, Kentucky (USA).
Free shipping worldwide on all purchases from Afghan Tribal Arts over $250.
