I took these photos last spring in the British Museum. This Golden Cape is from the Early Bronze age (1900-1600BC) and was found in Mold, Wales in 1833 by labourers. It has been restored. But imagine how amazing it must have been to find it.
I took the photo because I was looking for some knitting inspiration, and although I have done absolutely nothing further, as it would be quite a big and complicated job, I do keep my eyes open for a supply of golden wool.
That would make a very cool knitting project!
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I have fun imagining who wore it and for what occasion! This is very cool!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite words - inspiration. I hope you find your golden wool.
ReplyDeleteIt will make a lovely sweater! Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat place to find knitting inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great piece for inspiration. You are right how amazing it must have been to uncover it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose it was armor or decorative clothing? Just imagining.!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea and inspiration.
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An intricate design....good luck duplicating it♫♪ My Top Shot: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/dash-of-orange/
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you make of it when you find the right coloured wool....a shawl, a scarf, a poncho???
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, it would make an amazing bag design- I hope you find your golden fleece.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite find and I'd love to see how you'd knit it. Would you use metallics? Here's Mine
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL...that would make a very pretty cape or sweater. Let us know if you make something similar.
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Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on the second anniversary of Weekly Top Shot, #104!
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ReplyDeleteClare x
What a stunning piece to take inspiration from. Can't wait to see what you come up with xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing that something so incredibly old was found so relatively recently. And what a find!
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