Women of Pindos Soldiers’ Socks
Mimi Seyferth designed her functional soldiers’ socks after ones from a Greek flyer and added an elegant meander design.
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Mimi Seyferth designed her functional soldiers’ socks after ones from a Greek flyer and added an elegant meander design.
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