Ethiopian Cross - S - 04 Jewellery At night the plant’s leaves

At night the plant’s leaves pull together and a rustling can be heard

They were forged onto a bride's arm as part of her wedding dowry

each was carved freehand with its own lines and patterns — light enough to carry

They can also be used in children's nurseries to store toys neatly

They build the base with vegetable fibres

Ethiopian Cross - S - 04 Jewellery At night the plant’s leavesEthiopia is home to one of the oldest continuous Christian traditions in the world, and Ethiopian silversmiths produce religious jewellery as an expression of that tradition. Star of David symbols are evident in design and emphasize the relationship of Christian Ethiopians to Israel, King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. These individual Coptic crosses are cast and made in various styles, designs, and sizes. They can be hand cut from various metal: