In September of 1994 we both went on a 19 day tour through Portugal and Spain.
We visited several highlights and after Granada with its hanging gardens of the Alhambra's Generalife, we went on September 29 to Toledo.
That is a special city for its production of Damascene. This is an interlacing of 24 karat gold onto iron or steel to produce beautiful decorative designs.
That art has become the trademark for the city of Toledo.
That art has become the trademark for the city of Toledo.
We did watch them make these pictures (look here→) DAMASQUINO HISTORY with very thin 24 karat gold.
One we did take home; these hummingbirds do hang in our living room.
Our beloved hummingbirds are treasured garden crittters!
So they deserve their image in gold...
We also did buy a scissor which is interlaced with 24 karat gold, using the Damascene technique.
This is my favorite scissor for lace cut-outs as it is very pointed and sharp.
Excellent quality over the years.
Fond memories of Toledo, Spain...
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI saw them in Spain and loved them a lot. You own a lot of wonderful things.
Greetings, Johanna
Hi Mariette, I'm surprised the amount of treasures that you own and share it affectionately. It looks beautiful box with gold thread, and scissors with the work done above, looks very nice. Greetings Rose marie
ReplyDeleteSehr edel, liebe Mariette!
ReplyDeleteDie Schere finde ich ganz besonders schön!
Liebe Grüße
Sara
Love it! Bought some earrings, a necklace, and cufflinks.
ReplyDeleteHow totally lovely--- and lots of wishful thinking here. I have been there in Spain, but I was not able to see such beautiful things while there.
ReplyDeleteDearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteWe surely do treasure this!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI have two portraits from the same collection. If possible would you please contact me via email, I need some advice on them if you are willing.
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