Tools for a lifetime
It was a tradition for men in some parts of Sumatra to carry a bag of miniature ‘tools’ as part of their wedding costume - symbolising everything he would need in everyday married life. A picture of these antique tools and bag can be seen in comments.
After an absence of several weeks, I hope to be more regular on Flickr as we approach the end of what has been a very busy year.
Tools for a lifetime
It was a tradition for men in some parts of Sumatra to carry a bag of miniature ‘tools’ as part of their wedding costume - symbolising everything he would need in everyday married life. A picture of these antique tools and bag can be seen in comments.
After an absence of several weeks, I hope to be more regular on Flickr as we approach the end of what has been a very busy year.