Two mittens made of fleece, with leather palms and fringing on one side of the wrist. The mittens are edged around the cuff and in a band around the centre with grey fur. There are circular motifs on the front and back of the mittens made of blue, yellow and red yarn. The two mittens are joined by a braid of blue, green, burgundy and white yarn, with tassels. There is a label attached to one of the mittens detailing where they are from and who made them.
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