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Katrin
Spinning Speed Ponderings, Part I.
15. April 2024
As far as I know, some fabrics do get washed before they are sold, and some might not be. But I can'...
Kareina
Spinning Speed Ponderings, Part I.
15. April 2024
I have seen you say few times that "no textile ever is finished before it's been wet and dried again...
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...
Bryggen Papers PDFs online!
This seems to be the week of happy discoveries: The Bryggen Papers are available for free, online, as pdf files. These volumes include (you may have guessed that from my enthusiasm) the one about textile equipment and its working environment!
There's a bunch of other interesting topics as well, such as children's games, fishing tackle, ropes and cordage, and locks and keys. Go have a look at the Bryggen Papers Archives!
There's a bunch of other interesting topics as well, such as children's games, fishing tackle, ropes and cordage, and locks and keys. Go have a look at the Bryggen Papers Archives!
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