I have always loved the feel of amber... it's waxiness makes it seem as if it is still somewhat liquid. My great grandfather was originally from the island of Fano in Denmark, an area that is considered part of the 'amber belt' of northern Europe.
Traditional dress of Fano, late 1800s
nice traditional dress - just started looking at your pictures birgit - after weeks of not looking at your blog - due to my inefficient use of my rss feeds - as we discussed earlier - but i love your collection of imagery and talk - and the old pictures - and the glass beads - when i can, i keep watching ...
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