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an Ethiopian Gabi shawl is a special kind of shawls made in Ethiopia where these are woven with out using any modern machines or technology. these are mainly hand loom ( hand made). these shawls are traditionally used to tie around waist or around head like a turban or even around shoulders.

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Gabi was born in Ethiopia. Its original and organic wear of Ethiopia, it is made with handspun cotton hand weaved simple design it has a pattern (Tibebe) with different colors, the ending is done with hand twisted fringe, it has 4 layers stitched together in one throw the four layers trap your body heat and helps to keep warm in cold weather.

Gabi is worn over a shoulder and upper body part, can serve in many ways as a throw, blanket, to wrap your baby, Gabi is traditionally worn by men when they are on religious and funeral service.

Traditionally Gabi is a big gift for loved ones on special occasions at weeding and when a person gives birth to a newborn.

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