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Sketch for a Detail of the Temple of the Earth

A c1980 hand pendant gesturing the "sign of the horns" or "Mano Cornuto" a protective symbol used in both Buddhist and Mediterranean traditions to ward off evil. Sturdy hollow cast in 18K yellow gold. On a new 16 inch gold filled chain.

A c1930 sterling silver cigarette case with enameled flies. Made by Thomae & Co, a Massachusetts silversmith active from 1920 to 1958. Some examples of this case are marked Tiffany & Co, as Thomae produced it for Tiffany as well. Weighs 134.7 grams or 4.33 ounces. 

Looks cool

Nobody can steal your phone from your back pocket

Billows epically when you walk into the subway and there's a train there

Billows epically when there's wind

You look like a wizard

You feel like a wizard

I once had a pair of little kids come up to me and ask if I was a wizard

Doubles as a blanket if you get eepy

Put up the hood to look mysterious

Hood fits over headphones

Hood fits over big hoop earrings (I don't have these but it's still a bonus)

Perfect if your sleeves are too puffy to fit into your coat

Great for people who have sensory issues with sleeves

Great conversation starter

Great weekend project (if you sew it yourself, which is probably cheaper)

Really warm in the winter (if you use wool fabric)

Keeps the sun off in the summer (if you use a lighter fabric)

SO MUCH FREE SPACE FOR EMBROIDERY

There is a good chance it will boost your self-confidence

Pretty sure it'll do the same with your self-esteem

(Nothing in this life is certain, and anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to sell you something)

(I think that's how the quote went)

Fuzzy

Cons of wearing a cloak all the time:

none

I have been informed that Edna would be upset

How to be able to wear a cloak all the time: