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  • Which place is known for Gold or Silver filigree work?

    Ethiopia has it’s fair share of Filigree pieces and jewelry. By soldering tiny gold or silver twisted threads and beads, Ethiopian Artisans produce Filigree bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. Firstly, the gold or silver goes through a stretching process till it becomes very fine thread. This thread is then manipulated and twisted into the design…

  • What does filigree mean in jewelry?

    Filigree or filligree or fillagree ornaments are made from pliable metal threads twisted into various designs. These designs are then soldered together to produce the main jewelry. Interestingly, the word “Filigree” is got from two Latin words; “filum” which means thread and “granum” which means grain. So this gives a picture of what Filigree jewelry…

  • 7 Facts About Ethiopian Jewelry

    1. Ethiopian gold and silver smiths are usually men from Askum in Northern Ethiopia. 2. Gold is esteemed in the Ethiopian society, being a popular gift for weddings, graduations ceremonies, child baptism, awards and other events. 3. Popular Ethiopian jewelry ere earrings (tsirur) , pendants (dinble), crosses, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, wedding rings (yegabcha kelebet)….