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Cows on Frampton Marsh (Boston, Lincolnshire, England, UK).
Created using: Topaz Labs, and Topaz Studio
And lately, I've forgotten who I am
Need to let my energy just drain away
And now my mind is working overtime
It's been a long day
Such a long day...
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✎ Featuring: COSMOPOLITAN’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY ROUND - 2'ND PART (Until May 28th)
✎ Credits:
» Benedict Desk Set (Chair and Desk Decor included) - by WarHorse at Cosmopolitan Event
» Vintage Pedestal Fan - by WarHorse at Cosmopolitan Event
» Wabash Cabinet - by WarHorse at Cosmopolitan Event
» Esperanza Faux Cowhide Rug - by Spargel & Shine Homes at Cosmopolitan Event
✎ Others:
» ER0505 Hair- by Wings
» Make it Rain Necklace - by Moon Elixir x MUSE
» Alyah Lingerie - by Glitzz
» Polca Stocking - by Glitzz
» Davina Heels - by -KC-
» Carole - Hair Dryer Pose - by La Plume
» Auriana Shape - by me, sold by SHAPERR at Posh Event
Here in the silence I wait
There's nothing else I can do
It feels like my heart's gonna break
And all I can think of is you
And how my aching arms long to hold you
And show you how much I care
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THE LOOK
▷ Dress - Vision -Dress Emma @ Mainstore
▷ Shoes - Breathe - Seina @ FaMESHed
▷ Necklace & Earrings - Dahlia - Kauna @ The Liaison Collaborative
▷ Hair TRUTH Carla - Vip Gift February
▷ Pose - Foxcity - Thirsty-6 ( Neck and left Arm slightly changed )
▷ Head - Lelutka - Greer
▷ Skin & Makeup - Glam Affair - Enea
▷ Body - Belleza - Isis
▷ Shape - Made by myself
DECORATION
▷ Sofa and Armchair - Fancy Decor - Classic Modern Collection @ Red Light District
▷ Rug - Fancy Decor - Cowhide Rug @ Red Light District
▷ If you haven't visit the Red Light Disctrict Event, please take a look before the first Round closes on April 8th!
▷ Fancy Decor: Crawford Cabinet @ Mainstore
▷ Fancy Decor: Geometric Lamp (over Cabinet ) @ Mainstore
▷ Fancy Decor: Geosphere 1 (Silver) @ Mainstore
▷ Fancy Decor: Floor Lamp (black & silver)
▷ Concept - 07. Rest Collection -Frames (over Cabinet )
▷ Whole Wheat - Damask Crumpled Curtain
▷ Kunst - Wooden ashtray (b)
▷ Kunst - Malbec glass - 5
▷ Kunst - Wine bottle / malbec
▷ Kunst - Slim Cigarette #1
▷ Pixel Mode - The Marcus Studio Apartment
...just kidding. It's a souvenir brought home from our visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, last fall.
Macro Mondays: "Needle and Thread" theme
HMM
Baseballs are hand-stitched, with 108 stitches in the cowhide leather of each ball, done by hand. The leather is prepared with a rolling machine, and the stitching process is done after the leather is prepared. These hand-sewn stitches create an aerodynamic surface that improves flight and grip.
-Smithsonian Institution
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Stitching on a shoe, part of a pair that has seen several months of near-daily use.
The shoes themselves are so durable, comfortable, and unpretentious, I buy the same style over and over again and wear them until the soles start falling apart.
.credits.
apple fall - oxford wingback chair
apple fall - mercantile bookshelf
apple fall - period fireplace (black)
apple fall - woodstock
apple fall - cut tulip arrangement (white)
apple fall - design books
apple fall - fresh magnolia wreath
apple fall - books (arrangement 3, 8, 11, 12, 13)
apple fall - signature speaker
west village - vintage dice decor
bazar - scarlet ottoman/coffee table
brocante - drum table
dust bunny- season of giving hand knit blanket (white)
fancy decor - studded tray
fancy decor - cowhide rug
fancy decor - madsen floor lamp
nutmeg - quaint foyer newspaper
spruce - boho dreams pillow
spruce - library day pillows
boots Semller - Santiago Boots at Man Cave. maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Match/194/122/46
tattoo Verveine The Love Boat @ LEVEL Event maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEVEL/142/160/3
dress {le fil casse} Alessia Dress @ belle event maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belle/146/111/993
shirt BTTB ful off-shoulder shirt maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FOXCITY/105/138/22
hair DOUX - Allison Hairstyle
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Secrets/117/173/22
bag Salvadori - Cowhide Fur 'Sylvia' Baguette Handbag @ LEVEL Event maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEVEL/142/160/3
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The Texas longhorn and Texas state flower, the Bluebonnet. This is my favorite thing to do in the spring, going with the family out "flower hunting". It has become a family tradition for us, for the last several years. We all look forward to the spring time to get out and be together!!
Jardín is an authentic Antioquia town approximately 4 hours by road from Medellín. Jardín is the only town we know of in Colombia with such an abundance of cafés, bars and restaurants surrounding its plaza. Jardín is the perfect place to wile away the hours with a beer or a tinto and simply watch life pass by.
Jardín vies for the crown of Colombia’s most colourful town with its brightly painted tables, cowhide chairs and colourwashed façades.
Combined with Jardín’s welcoming residents. Jardín for us is simply the most fun, happy, colourful, relaxed little town we know of in Colombia."
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
An artisan purse by Greg Roche. The leather is embossed and dyed cowhide. Total width of image is 2.75 inches. (The purse is 6x9 inches.)
For Macro Mondays "Leather"
The mausoleum is to honour of the hero Pahlavon Mahmud, writer, philosopher and fighter who has become a patron saint of Chiwa. After the legend he helped the Indian ruler, and to recompense him, he asked what he wants as a present. He asked to release his fellow citizens in the prison so many as possible who could contain a cowhide. This was accepted, but he cut it in thin pieces to receive a very long belt which saved a big number of them.
The mausoleum comes from 1362, however, was rebuilt in 19. and in 1913 to be converted into the mausoleum of the Khan family. The room is in the Persian style with a turquoise-coloured dome in which the grave of the Khan Mohammed Rakhim is accommodated. In another space there is the tomb of Pahlavon Mahmud, decorates with tiles.
At C88 ~
(Milk Motion) downtown loft apartment (w/ vines)
At Outre ~
DRD - Long Days - sofa PG red
DRD - Long Days - sofa PG blue
At Shiny Shabby ~
Contrast - Breeze Curtain
7 - Number Placard 93-7C
7 - Delightfully Different
7 - Sensitive Meeting Place * Coming soon *
7 - Unstrung Classical Guitar - Zebra (limited edition)
7 - Amp 701A - Blue Dream
7 - Floating Shelf
7 - Cinder Block
+Half-Deer+ Mens Underwear Clutter - Tex. Change - Off Edge B
+Half-Deer+ Stringlights - Ceiling - Criss Cross
Soy. Potted Pothos
Soy. Super long Hanging Hedera
Soy. Telephone [Red]
..::THOR::.. DIY Plant Stand
..::THOR::.. Clay Bottle 1
..::THOR::.. Clay Bottle 3
..::THOR::.. Tray Table
..::THOR::.. Standing Ashtray
..::THOR::.. Empty Beer
..::THOR::.. Industrial Coffee Table
..::THOR::.. Ficus
..::THOR::.. Burnt Souls Candle
..::THOR::.. Polly's Knife
MESHWORX~Bulldog Glossy Yellow
Nutmeg. Sneakers Worn Olive
Nutmeg. Garden Junk Suitcase
Ariskea[Costa] Dragona Plant
* SORGO - Pain Killers
* SORGO - Leather Wallet
{vespertine} -fern leaf cactus
{vespertine} hanging succulents. - string of pearls.,
Concept}24. La Villa. Red Carpet
Granola. Indigo Boobie Planter. Tone5
[ kunst ] - Novak set books
[ kunst ] - Metal ashtray RARE
[ kunst ] & [ hoorenbeek ] - Chelsea boots grunge RARE
hive // hanging devil's ivy plant . dark
Fancy Decor: Cowhide Rug
Fancy Decor: Jansen Art Books B
Fancy Decor: Open Magazine
.random.Matter. - Lazy Day - Take Away
dust bunny . hoya plant
dust bunny . areca palm plant
PLAAKA Sedum PotStand
(Milk Motion) heart neon table lamp - yellow
With the Eagle Hunters of Kyrgyzstan
Hunting with eagles is an age-old tradition amongst the nomadic people of Central Asia; in Kyrgyz, the golden eagle is known as berkut.
During the day, the falcon's eyes are covered with blindfolds sewn from cowhide, allowing the eagle to rest. When hunting with an eagle, the eagle's legs and the hunter's left hand are connected by a sheepskin rope connection and a lock. When releasing eagles, hunters remove blindfolds and locks from eagles. The scene of the falcon hunting is very spectacular. The hunter mounts an eagle with his left hand, whips his whip with his right hand, and drives his horse to gallop. After seeing the prey, he quickly took off the eagle's blindfold, pulled off the eagle's foot, and whistled, and the falcon rose into the air and rushed towards the prey.
策馬奔騰，持鷹飛馳的場景，
柯爾克孜族獵人和他們的獵鷹，獵鷹大部份是金鵰。
白天，獵鷹眼睛被牛皮縫製的眼罩，讓鷹休息。帶鷹出獵時，鷹腿和獵手左手有羊皮繩連接鎖扣相連。放鷹時，獵手會給鷹去掉眼罩和鎖扣。獵鷹狩獵的場面非常壯觀。獵手左手架鷹，右手揚鞭，策馬飛馳。看到獵物後，急速地揭開鷹眼罩，扯去鷹腳絆，一聲唿哨，獵鷹騰空而起，向獵物猛衝而去。
新疆克孜勒蘇柯爾克孜自治州阿合奇縣蘇木塔什鄉被稱為中國「獵鷹之鄉」。
冬季，阿合奇縣的養鷹人們會開展群鷹會，以獵鷹捕捉兔子、狐狸等獵物。
每年，阿合奇縣會組織一場別開生面的獵鷹文化節，在宣傳當地旅遊產業的同時，還可以保護獵鷹和繼承傳統，發揚獵鷹文化。
阿合奇縣的庫蘭薩日克鄉，是有名的獵鷹之鄉。全鄉有100多位訓鷹師登記備案。
從喀什到 阿克蘇，經過中國獵鷹之鄉-阿合奇，拍攝柯爾克孜少數民族與他們的獵鷹。
Xinjiang, China
2017/10/31
h42703
dans.photo@gmail.com
"Jardín is an authentic Antioquia town approximately 4 hours by road from Medellín. Jardín is the only town we know of in Colombia with such an abundance of cafés, bars and restaurants surrounding its plaza. Jardín is the perfect place to wile away the hours with a beer or a tinto and simply watch life pass by.
Jardín vies for the crown of Colombia’s most colourful town with its brightly painted tables, cowhide chairs and colourwashed façades.
Combined with Jardín’s welcoming residents. Jardín for us is simply the most fun, happy, colourful, relaxed little town we know of in Colombia."
Conservators from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts labored in the chill and snow for hours today to unearth what is believed to be the oldest unopened time capsule in the country, buried under the Golden Dome of the Massachusetts State House in 1795 by then-Governor Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, according to state records.
The 219-year-old capsule is made of cowhide and was initially discovered during State House renovations in 1855. When the repairs were complete, the state’s 23rd governor, Henry Gardner, re-buried it in the granite cornerstone of the historic building, adding new items, including coins.
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Jardín (English: Garden), is a town and municipality in Antioquia, Colombia. Jardín is identified by its preserved colonial architecture, lush vegetation, and abundant rivers and streams.
Legend says that when the founders came to the Alto de las Flores ("Flower hilltop"), from the sietecueros village, they saw the valley that is today Jardín. At the time, it was entirely a jungle, full of white snakewood and crossed by two riachuelos. On seeing the beauty of the area, the settlers began to call it a garden.
Unlike some other municipalities of Antioquia, Jardín has remained largely unchanged for the last 140 years. The colonial architecture predominant throughout the area is characterized by whitewashed buildings with brightly painted doors, balconies, and cowhide chairs. Several of the chairs are hand-painted with scenes and landscapes from the local culture.
The history of Santo Cristo de Burgos. Currently located in one of the main chapel of Cathedral of Burgos. According to tradition, was worshiped by the early Christians in Jerusalem and Syria. For fear of falling into the hands of the infidels, he was thrown into the sea. It picked up a merchant from Burgos and transferred to their city Burgos.
Apparently there are more than 200 replicas of the crucifix as an image or sculpture. They are distributed throughout the world. This crucifix is made of cowhide leather and human hair and nails (which apparently continue to grow and require trimming). The arms and legs are articulated.
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Historia Santo Cristo de Burgos. Obecnie znajduje się w jednej z głównych kaplic katedry Burgos. Według tradycji, był czczony przez pierwszych chrześcijan w Jerozolimie lub Syrii. W obawie przed dostaniem się w ręce niewiernych, został wrzucony do morza. Wyłowił go kupiec z Burgos i przeniósł go do swojego miasta.
Podobno istnieje ponad 200 replik tego Krucyfiksu w formie obrazu lub rzeźby. Rozmieszczone są na całym świecie. Ten Krucyfiks jest wykonany z bydlęcej skóry oraz ludzkich włosów i paznokci (które podobno ciągle rosną i wymagają przycinania). Ręce i nogi są łączone przegubowo.
Baseball's spring training has begun which means the baseball season is just around the corner. This is a macro of an old used baseball caught at a baseball game. It has scuff marks, that bright red stitching and the cowhide cover for some rough textures.
Here are some facts about a baseball that I found online. A cork center is wrapped in yarn and covered with cowhide leather. It is sewn up with 108 hand-woven stitches.
In 1900 baseballs cost $3 each and owners didn't want to spend too much on replacements so a single ball would be used for an entire game and even retrieved for play if it went into the stands. Today there has to be 156 baseballs ready for play before each game. Baseballs that end up in the stands after a historic home run can be worth millions of dollars to the lucky fan that catches it.
Kingston upon Hull
When I saw this displayed on a wall in a corner of the Hull Maritime Museum I had no idea what it was. The only clue was that is was in the fishing section. Hull was at one time one of the largest and most productive fishing ports in the country, so I assumed it was something to do with fishing trawlers.
There wasn’t much information, and it was a little out of the way behind a TV screen, however, it seems that this cowhide was attached to the trawl net whilst it was deployed, to prevent unnecessary damage to the net itself whilst it was being dragged along the sea bed. There was no date indicating the year it was in use, but going by the other objects in the room I would guess that it dates from somewhere in the early 1960’s.
Thank you for your visit and your comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Major League Baseball's pitchers handle with care, as it will cost you a hit, a run or worst a home run. This is a tribute to Jose Fernandez Marlin's pitcher. A phoneme All Star...gone too soon. MLB and the world remembers you. Rest in Peace as you will be missed on the mound forever! #16
Jardín is an authentic Antioquia town approximately 4 hours by road from Medellín. Jardín is the only town we know of in Colombia with such an abundance of cafés, bars and restaurants surrounding its plaza. Jardín is the perfect place to wile away the hours with a beer or a tinto and simply watch life pass by.
Jardín vies for the crown of Colombia’s most colourful town with its brightly painted tables, cowhide chairs and colourwashed façades.
Combined with Jardín’s welcoming residents. Jardín for us is simply the most fun, happy, colourful, relaxed little town we know of in Colombia."
This is TEXAS!!!! Longhorns and bluebonnets!! There were several cattle egrets hanging around the field.
Jardín (English: Garden), is a town and municipality in Antioquia, Colombia. Jardín is identified by its preserved colonial architecture, lush vegetation, and abundant rivers and streams.
Legend says that when the founders came to the Alto de las Flores ("Flower hilltop"), from the sietecueros village, they saw the valley that is today Jardín. At the time, it was entirely a jungle, full of white snakewood and crossed by two riachuelos. On seeing the beauty of the area, the settlers began to call it a garden.
Unlike some other municipalities of Antioquia, Jardín has remained largely unchanged for the last 140 years. The colonial architecture predominant throughout the area is characterized by whitewashed buildings with brightly painted doors, balconies, and cowhide chairs. Several of the chairs are hand-painted with scenes and landscapes from the local culture.
I saw this beautiful cow at Glattalp, Switzerland, and I assume this is an Icelandic cow. It is a colourful breed that produces lots of milk.
Postmen and Shepards
Regular postal services commenced in Iceland in 1782. The mail carriers' terminus was at Bessastaðir. They travelled on horseback, with pack horses carrying the mail bags. They also carried a Shoulder bag (a) with the royal crest for important letters, and a post horn (b) to signal their approach. "Post offices" were operated at farms. The number of such "offices" rose during the 19th century. Each had its own stamp (c) to frank letters, and scales (d) for weighing mail. The first Icelandic stamps were issued in 1873, designated in Danish currency, shillings. Envelopes and stamps (e) were issued with Icelandic currency values in the latter part of the 19th century.
Shepherds. Simple riding gear was used for the rounding up of livestock and by the poor. Horn stirrups (a), some ornamentally carved, are known from the 17th century onwards, while simpler stirrups were also used, comprising a footrest of wood (b) or whalebone (c), secured by rope. People travelled with saddlebags (d) and liquor flasks (e). Shepherds and other travelers often amused themselves by making up obscene rhymes known as "bone-woman rhymes" (f). Such rhymes were folded and stuck inside bones, which were placed into cairns or "bone-women."
Shoes were usually made of sheepskin or cowhide. Insoles for the shoes were often knitted with decorative motifs. For harder wear, for instance for travelling in bad weather, more durable insoles of horsehair were used. When rounding up livestock, it was necessary to take several pairs of shoes, especially if they were made of fish skin. Boots could be made of sealskin. Wicker shoes were also known.
*The Footwear: On right Middle Shelf made of wood or Whalebone footrest (front middle piece)
Shepherds & other Travellers often amused themselves by making up obscene rhymes known as "bone-woman rhymes".
*Bone-Woman Rhymes: the piece of paper middle shelf. Such rhymes were folded and stuck inside bones, which were placed into cairns or "bone-women."
*Liquor Flasks: Middle Shelf, back right side.
Shepherds simple riding gear was used for the rounding up of livestock & by the poor.
*Horn Stirrups: Middle shelf, back row left. Some ornamentally carved, are known from the 17th century onwards.
Sgurr a Bhuic as seen from the North sporting a cowhide look. Taken during a hike up Aonach Beag & Aonach Mor from Glen Nevis.
Jardín (English: Garden), is a town and municipality in Antioquia, Colombia. Jardín is identified by its preserved colonial architecture, lush vegetation, and abundant rivers and streams.
Legend says that when the founders came to the Alto de las Flores ("Flower hilltop"), from the sietecueros village, they saw the valley that is today Jardín. At the time, it was entirely a jungle, full of white snakewood and crossed by two riachuelos. On seeing the beauty of the area, the settlers began to call it a garden.
Unlike some other municipalities of Antioquia, Jardín has remained largely unchanged for the last 140 years. The colonial architecture predominant throughout the area is characterized by whitewashed buildings with brightly painted doors, balconies, and cowhide chairs. Several of the chairs are hand-painted with scenes and landscapes from the local culture.
Week 1 - Definitely Dreaming theme-- Man made
Pot by Brian Delorme
Hand-stitched cowhide rug by Argentinian artisans
Acoma Pueblo is located in the northern New Mexico desert, on top of a 357-foot tall mesa. It was likely founded around 1100 A.D., and is one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in what is now the U.S. It was originally very isolated, and could only be reached by climbing up the mesa wall by a series of hand and toeholds. Nonetheless, the Spanish explorers visited and eventually came into conflict with the residents. And a Catholic mission was established in the early 1600’s, which still stands.
A road now leads to the village, which is only sparsely settled with permanent residents, but remains the site of many traditional festivals, dances & sacred ceremonies. It’s also a popular tourist destination, which is how I came by this seed pot, years ago. The village has always been known for its prolific potters.