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Katrin How on earth did they do it?
27. März 2024
Ah, that's good to know! I might have a look around just out of curiosity. I've since learned that w...
Heather Athebyne How on earth did they do it?
25. März 2024
...though not entirely easy. I've been able to get my hands on a few strands over the years for Geor...
Katrin Hieroglyphs.
23. Februar 2024
Yes, that would sort of fit that aspect - but you can also go from bits of woods to sticks if you ar...
Bruce Hieroglyphs.
23. Februar 2024
I think the closest English equivalent would be 'Down the rabbit hole'. It has one entrance (No, not...
Harma Spring is Coming.
20. Februar 2024
I'm definitely jealous! Mine disapeared except for one pathetic little flower. But the first daffodi...

Threads, really close-up.

I'm into preparations for the Textile Forum up to my ears and beyond - there's spinning to be done, and planning for experiments, and things to be organised. So while I am squinting at my hand-spun yarns, making sure it has enough twist, you can look at these glorious microscope photos from the Getty, showing metal threads in an early modern tapestry named "The Triumph of Bacchus":

Art under the Microscope: Threads.
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Themes in Archaeology
Upgrading my Knitting Counters.
 

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