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…
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‘Weedy’ Sea Dragons….
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 is the Marine Faunal Emblem of Victoria, Australia. At the beginning of the Summer of 2005/06 I was invited by my talented friend from Global…
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…
Backpacking in the 80’s – Diary Quote.
I was in the Philippines from July the 25th to October the 19th 1984. Most of the time was spent in Manilla and Northern Luzon following the indigenous textile trail and on Borocay, an island paradise. In my diary I reminded myself never to forget the back strap weaving, the terraces, touring with the military,…
Traditional Textiles – Philippines
Backstrap weaving is a common technique used by indigenous tribes. It was especially handy if the tribe was nomadic as it requires only a few wooden sticks, a place to sit and an anchor. The tribes of Northern Luzon in the Philippines used this technique for their clothes and ‘homewares’ This was one of a…
Backpacking in 1984
In 1984, inspired by some adventurous friends, motivated by the thought of a year of who knows what, bolstered by a bit of ignorance and stupidity I took off to Asia, backpacking… alone. Textiles had always been my interest and through that I found a fabulous purpose and direction for my travel. I had planned…
Back of the Bottom Drawer 