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  Stefany Tomalin November 22, 2011 at 2:11pm

  most of these that i can see are Czech moulded discs (some with typical islamic motifs), triangles, diamond and ovals the earliest of which go back to the 1920s-30s when they were exported to muslim areas for prayer beads ("Tasbia")and pilgrimage souvenirs. Recently some of the old forms were revived and newer beads made with the same moulds, or copies.

  its always helpful if you show or give the sizes...thanks for doing it in your other picture!
  
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  Eva Baby November 22, 2011 at 2:38pm

  @Stefany -wow, you really have a great knowledge, it is a pleasure to learn...from your comments, Tasbia (prayer beads) catch my interest at the moment.
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  Edith D November 22, 2011 at 3:24pm

  Thanks very much Stefany!  This is very helpful!