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Cotton Top – Ireland
$10.00 – $40.86
100% Cotton.
Very difficult to photograph because of the reflection! Ireland is stunning on anything the mill dyes it on, and always comes out a rich medium-dark teal.
PRODUCT of ITALY
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Ground, dried flower heads from common Marigolds, Tagetes spp.
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