Saturday, 12 October 2013

Inspiration



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.
 

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  1. Joy12 October 2013 at 07:18

    That would make a very cool knitting project!

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  2. Susan Lindquist12 October 2013 at 07:19

    I have fun imagining who wore it and for what occasion! This is very cool!

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  3. Janet12 October 2013 at 07:33

    One of my favourite words - inspiration. I hope you find your golden wool.

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  4. Peggy Ann12 October 2013 at 09:41

    It will make a lovely sweater! Beautiful piece.

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  5. Anonymous12 October 2013 at 11:54

    What a neat place to find knitting inspiration!

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  6. Martha Eskuchen12 October 2013 at 12:27

    That is a great piece for inspiration. You are right how amazing it must have been to uncover it. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. grammajudyb12 October 2013 at 13:29

    Do you suppose it was armor or decorative clothing? Just imagining.!!

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  8. Anne@HeadFullofBooks12 October 2013 at 14:59

    What a neat idea and inspiration.
    Anne's Snapshot Saturday

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  9. Lmkazmierczak12 October 2013 at 17:15

    An intricate design....good luck duplicating it♫♪ My Top Shot: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/dash-of-orange/

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  10. Brona13 October 2013 at 03:33

    I can't wait to see what you make of it when you find the right coloured wool....a shawl, a scarf, a poncho???

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  11. Louise13 October 2013 at 03:41

    Great pictures, it would make an amazing bag design- I hope you find your golden fleece.

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  12. Paulita 13 October 2013 at 06:36

    What an exquisite find and I'd love to see how you'd knit it. Would you use metallics? Here's Mine

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  13. Elizabeth13 October 2013 at 16:34

    BEAUTIFUL...that would make a very pretty cape or sweater. Let us know if you make something similar.

    I don't have a Saturday Snapshot, but wanted to stop by anyway.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
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  14. Anonymous13 October 2013 at 18:30

    Thank you for coming by sharing your creative photography on the second anniversary of Weekly Top Shot, #104!

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  15. Clare14 October 2013 at 08:14

    :0)
    Clare x

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  16. Gertie14 October 2013 at 12:19

    What a stunning piece to take inspiration from. Can't wait to see what you come up with xx

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  17. Trudy17 October 2013 at 02:51

    Amazing that something so incredibly old was found so relatively recently. And what a find!

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