Hand Painted Tortoise - Wisdom Seeker Philosopher the holiday dates back some

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symbolizing the importance of being able to walk in new directions in life

This one is based on a bracelet that I found at the Souk in Istanbul

Historically bead craftsman were expected to keep bead-making skills a secret and in some cases risked their lives if they leaked valuable methods

Hand Painted Tortoise - Wisdom Seeker Philosopher the holiday dates back someHand carved and painted bone tortoise cufflinks finished with sterling silver toggle backs. The tortoise is the ancient wisdom seeker and has a life span of up to ten thousand years. Around the world, the tortoise is seen as a symbol for wisdom, security, endurance, peacefulness, longevity, and patience. Not to mention the fact he carries his house with him, making the world his home. The tortoise thinks before it acts giving us the sense that it