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Russia: valenki exhibition opens in Ishim

21/11/2011

An exhibition of ‘valenki’, traditional Russian winter footwear made of wool felt, has opened in the Siberian town of Ishim. Valenki are regarded as part of Russia’s national heritage. The felted boots made from dried sheep’s wool and are usually rigid in their form.

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