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Really old Buckles

December 12, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 1 Comment

Years ago I found this at a Haberdashery supplier in Collingwood, Melbourne when they were closing down.  The buckles are on heavy card, backed with felt … on closer inspection […]

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The Golden Triangle Hill Tribes in 1984

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Last night I opened my diary from my travels in 1984 at Chaing Mai, 21st of June.   I had forgotten all about the motor bike trip into the hills to […]

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Traditional Textiles, Travel
What is this?

Who knows what this is, what you do with it … and can you do it?

November 21, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 6 Comments

 

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Bit of a Chat

Found Treasure

November 20, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 1 Comment

 

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Weedy Sea Dragon,

‘Weedy’ Sea Dragons….

November 18, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 1 Comment

Coming from a childhood which included an almost PhD level of education from my father in all things re nature, I was floored to discover that the Weedy Sea Dragon […]

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The Thai Silk Bridesmaid

October 15, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 1 Comment

Being a bridesmaid to my aunty was a highlight in my childhood and the experience left me with a few lasting memories.  Thai Silk, the scent of Tuber roses and […]

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Golden Pheasant

Everyone has a Hobby….Don’t they?

September 10, 2012by Back of the Bottom Drawer 5 Comments

When I was a child everyone had a hobby.  We were sewers, knitters, embroiderers, musicians, gardeners, cake decorators, handymen and readers. But MY family had a few unusual hobbies.  Apart […]

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