Gannet Diving necklace by Rie Taniguchi

apparently they taste pretty good, but I don't know if I could get past the look if I'm honest

Saj Issa - Crocodile Crown

XユーザーのDaily objectさん：「Daily Object #540: Fish Hammer」

Mayan carved conch shell

Ancient technology

https://yomkey.com/blogs/brife-of-chinese-culture/the-magic-bamboo-tube-unveiling-the-secret-of-china-s-ancient-instant-fire

What's this? The red-lined bubble snail (Bullina lineata), a marine gastropod. Bizarre and beautiful, yes?

Victorian silver and moonstone scorpion brooch | 1900s

Fantasy Beta Reader Questions <3

It’s not a ‘scientists have found’ and much more ‘people have been already doing that for thousands of years and it’s just gaining more attention recently’

The color obviously doesn’t fade or run, because it’s not dye. It’s the intrinsic color of the fiber itself.

I’m biased because I love the natural earth tones of many fibers, of course...browns, blacks, creams, copper-reds, ect...but I think they’re just gorgeous.

If anyone wants to know where you can get yarn or cotton like this!

Additionally folks are researching how to create flame resistant cotton and black cotton. If a variety of black cotton becomes viable, it can stop a LOT of environmental damage caused by chemical manufacturing of black dye.

“This Belle Epoque opal and diamond choker was made at the turn of the century, in 1900. Four incredible rows of glimmering, pastel-hued opals alternate with three rows of sparkling diamond-set flowers, each centered with a lustrous natural seed pearl. These are bordered at top and bottom by a row of pearls. The flowers are set in platinum, the opals in 18 karat yellow gold.”

VICTORIAN LILY OF THE VALLEY BANGLE Antique Jewelry

Constellation rings by PANCONESI

Canopy bed with alcove, crafted from wood, originating from China during the Ming dynasty, 16th century.

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