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This protection amulet includes a bullet encased with a knotting technique; kind of double sided macramé and is probably made by a male prisoner.
Such amulets are often given to young men going to military service and are supposed to protect them from bullets and other harm.
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So, here you are, your light weight, low tech, Kevlar vest.
I love the vest! Beautiful amulet Star, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous amulet, Star!
ReplyDeleteessential for every sensible person!
ReplyDeleteinteresting story and lovely amulet Star!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to read your blog and see all these traditional things.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a bit like the kumihimo technique. Looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one who find it strange that there is a real bullet worked into it? :)
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