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 I find it hard to guess what they were used for. Women’s apparel? Hmmmm maybe not. Men’s wear? Hmmmm not sure about that. Kids clothes,…
Tag: textiles
The Golden Triangle Hill Tribes in 1984
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 visit the local indigenous tribe. Have you ever had that feeling when you are excited that you just want to do a little clap? That…
The Thai Silk Bridesmaid
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 the nail biting wait for special permission from the parish priest to be allowed to go into a church of another denomination … (what do…
Married to a Bedouin
In 1989 I married into a very large family. At last count my three kids have 63 first cousins on their father’s side. …. three on the other. My husband is a Bedouin from the Negev Desert in Israel who arrived in Australia in 1986, a few months after the death of this father. We…
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