On my way home tonight I nipped into the V&A and discovered a cape made from the golden silk of one million spiders ...
Just thought you'd like to know.
I was slightly freaked last night by the thought of 8,000,000 spider legs but there's more here, here and here for those with the stomach to read about spider-milking machines.
6 comments:
I did need to know. Thank you. Have a lovely weekend, Ax
How on earth did it come from Madagascar to Britain? This was fascinating
Such a truly amazing color. K x
A fascinating textile but with a bit of an eek! factor.
Sue, I've added a few links if you really want to know about spider-milking machines. (And it isn't April 1 until tomorrow!)
Mystica, it's only on loan so it will be going back to Madagascar which only seems fair.
Darlene... and they bite!
Kristina, it is exquisite. I only came upon it by chance as the colour caught me eye as I headed for the door.
Hello, Magic Bean, nice to meet you!
I've read about this on another blog, it rather freaked me out...
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