Ribbons
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Ribbons
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Fashion, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey.
~ Ambrose Bierce [1911]
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When fabrics came into being, ribbons appeared ,too, As an adornment, they are one of the oldest, with England being the first country to use it to a great extent. Merchants who traveled the Silk Road to and from Asia brought the raw silk back with them, which weavers processed, and peddlers then sold them throughout Europe. They were used extensively throughout the Medieval and Renaissance periods (Geoffrey Chaucer called them Ribbands).
Initially, they were considered to be a luxury and were used only by the nobility; in fact, in the 16th century, the English Parliament tried to insist only the elite were entitled to use them. However, by the 1800's they had become so fashionable that the commonfolk were using them, too. Every piece of clothing and accessory possible was decorated with ribbon; even baskets and furniture was embellished with them. Peasant costumes from different lands were differentiated by their use of ribbons and designs.
The demand for ribbon became so great, it became one of the sparks that fueled the Industrial Revolution. The Dutch invented a loom so that several types of ribbon could be produced at once. Eventually larger looms were built, labour became cheap, and the prices of ribbons dropped dramatically.
In our modern day, awareness ribbons are symbols of support for a cause. We are familiar with the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, yellow ribbons depicting a family member in the military, but there are very many others ... a most extensive list. It seems that almost every health issue has a definitive ribbon to define its recognition and support, and there are political and social issues that use ribbons as well.
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I cannot remember what flower I captured here :)
which was Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour. {I think it is a zinnia}
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Thoughts of Flowers
Global Flowers Photography
All Things Golden
First Friday Gallery
Fine Arts Professionals
Flower Mania
Flowerly Love - 100
All Art Welcome
Macro Photography
The Niche
10 Plus
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November 21st, 2015
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Comments (68)
Liesl Walsh
WOW, I LOVE this one!! Love the curling petals, the lighting, and yellow colors! Amazing shot! l/f
Connie Handscomb
Hello, Robert (Frozen In Time Fine Art Photography), & thank you! for featuring this image in The Niche; ))
Maggie Terlecki
Connie, I love this. The slight curling of the leaves gives this flower so much character and emotion. I was reading your bio and like you have painted and drawn but photography has overtaken my heart and I can't let it go. I can see your passion in your images, they speak of who you are. Delicate and kind and a romantic, for sure! Lovely work!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh my, Maggie, what a beautiful comment, thank you so much! I can't let it go, either ... {instant gratification?} .Yes, I believe I am a romantic .... ; & having said that, Maggie, I think I may have just uploaded another side of me ...{perhaps the dramatic?} :)))
rdm-Margaux Dreamations
just so lovely ! thank you for all the support and comment over these past months !
Connie Handscomb replied:
My pleasure, you're most welcome .. your work is marvelous; & thank you for your support! :))
Aurelio Zucco
This is just stunning...an ethereal quality about this...fine work as always, Connie!! L/F
Connie Handscomb
Nader, my thanks to you (again!) for featuring this image in Fine Arts Professionals :))