At time passes its becoming easier to relinquish belongings, tossing them into the circle and sending them on to somebody who will enjoy them. The urge to set order to chaos, controlling the situation by offering advice or setting various guidelines still happens, but the urges are fleeting rather than nagging.
This project is helping cultivate the practice of self observation. I've attempted to practice this for years, but the real trick is remembering to engage as the event occurs and habitual modes of reaction are being triggered. By self observation I don't mean neurotic, narcissistic fascination, but rather a gentle, almost humorous attention. Challenging situations occur often as ever, but the practice of recognizing affect and effect is often effective in itself toward simplifying life and distilling each moment to its essence. This seems obvious, but again, the real trick seems to be remembering to do this at the moment events are occurring. For some reason this project is helping me to remember to stay awake and not lapse into the same old habitual behaviors.
Today's Give Away is a set of 8 red glass - beaded tassels. Originally napkin rings, I liked these hanging from the chandelier during the holidays, where they added a Bohemian accent. Better yet, they'd be great used in some sort of tribal dance costume belt, right at the hips to accent movement .
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| Imagine them right here, at the hip, 2 or 3 on each side...add a colorful gaudy sash or flashy tribal Kuchi beaded belt studded with mirrors |
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| 2 tassels have some damage, above right. You could try gluing or resewing. Even if left as is they'd be fine on a Christmas tree, funky statue or wall hanging, where they won't be moved much. Use a marker to color the white string red so it blends in. Or, reattach the cord with a bit of duct tape and wrap bright sari ribbons around the tape to disguise the mend. |
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| Meanwhile, the other 6 tassels are fine and just about this size in real life. Ready to adorn baskets, vases, dolls, Christmas trees, rear view mirrors, or whatever else you can imagine. |
Other uses include hanging off of over sized
Bohemian or ethnic design tote bags/purses, backpacks and pouches.
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| This photo is overexposed but I wanted to show them in bright light, sparkling. If you are interested in these tassels just comment something simple/brief in the blog comment space below. First comment gets them, I ask only that you pay the shipping. Ill email you and you can provide a shipping address, payment can be sent in an envelope or via Paypal. It will be $5.50 in the continental USA, maybe more if you live someplace else. Shipping fee is whatever the post office charges, nothing more. |
Yesterday, at this time, I became aware of your artwork, from one of my Saudi students at the small private school where I teach. I feel a deep connection with you as I earned a MA from Pacifica Graduate Institute where all learning is based in the Depth Psychology of Jung, Hillma, Campbell, Woodman, etc. I, too do art in the mixed media mode..if the red tassles are available I am definitely interested. Blessings to you. I wish space was available for the full story of how Yara led me to you. :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Judith, thank you for giving these red tassels a new home, I'll email you later for shipping info and we can talk more then!
DeleteDear Helena,
DeleteThank you ever so much for these beautiful tassels.
Presently five of them are adorning the flat white chandelier above our dining table and the effect is stunning.
I'm in that thought process of "what other way(s) can I pay tribute to these beauties."...I am expecting the light will shine...;-)
Judith