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Belt and buckle (holqa faraq beslasel)

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Belt and buckle (holqa faraq beslasel)

The function of the ring is to fasten the belt, which is made of a bundle of cords and wound around the hips. The chains soldered to the ring sometimes hang down as far as the hem and jangle as the woman walks, in order to attract attention and repel demons.

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