Friday 30 March 2012




















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.   
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6 comments:

  1. Magic Bean30 March 2012 at 23:15

    I did need to know. Thank you. Have a lovely weekend, Ax

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  2. Mystica31 March 2012 at 10:45

    How on earth did it come from Madagascar to Britain? This was fascinating

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  3. kristina31 March 2012 at 12:47

    Such a truly amazing color. K x

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  4. Darlene31 March 2012 at 13:18

    A fascinating textile but with a bit of an eek! factor.

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  5. mary31 March 2012 at 13:41

    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!

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  6. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 16:34

    I've read about this on another blog, it rather freaked me out...

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