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.   

6 comments:

Magic Bean said...

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

Mystica said...

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

kristina said...

Such a truly amazing color. K x

Darlene said...

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

mary said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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