Gourds have served man for centuries. Food content, bottle, dipper, flask, vase and decorations. Whether primitive or advanced civilization...the versatile gourd has survived. How many other gifts of nature can meet this criteria?
1858 - The Surfacing
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*The Surfacing*
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10 comments:
I am going to take a picture of one and share it; something my mother made once upon a time :o). Thank you for reminding me, Dan.
Very nice! I love the picture!
Heather, I would love to see the picture. The gourds picture was inspired by a talk I heard from a ranger guide in the Smokies at an old schoolhouse. She ran through all the different uses of gourds over the centuries...very interesting.
Dan
Thanks Karrie...did you survive the snowstorm?
Dan
Gourdgeous!
Dan, I just found your blog from oneminutewriter. Your work is incredible.
Dan, the photograph is amasing.
We used gourds as lamps many years ago, I still remember the beauty of a candle light flicking in the dark. Good old days.. *sign*
Kathleen,
Thank you for your comment and your quilts are beautiful as well! Stop back by anytime, your comments are always welcomed.
Dan
J...thanks for your Gourdeous comment! and Peas to you brother!
Dan
Sunny,
Thanks for offering another use of the gourd. I am guessing they were filled with wax...great use for a gift of nature!
Dan
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