Design History: 101
Design History 101: Cappadocia
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side note:
Rumals are two-sided embroidered cloths used to cover gifts and food offerings. Traditional motifs include flowers, birds, deities, and animals. The word ‘rumal’ means ‘handkerchief.
To learn more about this type of Indian folk art, visit Vibhavari.
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Design History 101: American Rodeo
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Design History 101: Shisha Mirrors
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a definite collector piece
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The Shisha Mirror Jacket is Double D Ranch’s™ key jacket for the season and the handwork on it is amazing. We incorporated shisha mirror embroidery and traditional chain-stitch embroidery on a spring-weight canvas. There are over 350 mirrors on this jacket – all hand done.
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Incredible!
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Shisha mirror work or alba [...]
Bluebirds on My Shoulder
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The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ………………… There is no commandment greater than these. …………………………… Mark 12:31
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Trivia Question:
What famous TV singing cowboy wrote the classic Christmas song, “Here Comes Santa Claus”?
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The first 3 people to answer this easy, peasy question win a fabulous Double D Ranch™ Tee. [...]
Design History 101: Homework Assignment
The Symbolism Behind the Patriot Jacket
(see previous post)
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A heartfelt “thank you” to all our veterans on this Veteran’s Day!
Design History 101: the Patriot
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I think this is my new favorite-est jacket of all time!
Design History 101: Swing’n with RedWing
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Now, the moon shines tonight on pretty Red Wing
The breeze is sighing, the night bird’s crying,
For afar ‘neath his star her brave is sleeping,
While Red Wings weeping her heart away.
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If you love the old Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel has an incredible tribute album. It is one of my [...]
