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by Connie Handscomb
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Queen duvet cover (88" x 88") featuring the image "Ribbons" by Connie Handscomb. Our soft microfiber duvet covers are hand sewn and include a hidden zipper for easy washing and assembly. Your selected image is printed on the top surface with a soft white surface underneath. All duvet covers are machine washable with cold water and a mild detergent.
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Fashion, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey.... more
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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...
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOT IS ONE OF MY SKETCHPADS. ~ HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON Thank You for visiting. May this palette of images delight you as much as they were my pleasure to capture. All images are copyright © Connie Handscomb Thank you for for respecting the copyright. © All Rights Reserved
$135.00
Liesl Walsh
WOW, I LOVE this one!! Love the curling petals, the lighting, and yellow colors! Amazing shot! l/f
Sandra Foster
Beautiful "ribbons" Connie. A fave/l too.
Connie Handscomb
Stefano, thank you! for featuring this image in 10 Plus :))
Connie Handscomb
Hello, Robert (Frozen In Time Fine Art Photography), & thank you! for featuring this image in The Niche; ))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you, Bruce! for featuring this image in Macro Photography :))
Connie Handscomb
Jannice, thank you! for featuring this image in All Art Welcome :))
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! :))
Marvin Spates
Oh Connie this is so very beautiful, fantastic capture of light and color!! L/F
Connie Handscomb replied:
I think we both love playing with that light .. :)) {thank you, Marvin!}|
Rod Seel
Lovely floral image, Connie!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Rod! "))
Paulette B Wright
Soft and beautiful! l/f/t
Connie Handscomb replied:
Appreciate your kindness, thank you, Paulette! :))
Maya Bukhina
Lovely image !
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Maya! :))
Connie Handscomb
Mechala, thank you so much! for featuring this image in Flowerly Love - 100 :))
Olivia Hardwicke
So pretty, Connie! Wonderful color and capture! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Olivia, thank you so much! :))
Aurelio Zucco
This is just stunning...an ethereal quality about this...fine work as always, Connie!! L/F
Connie Handscomb
Thank you again, Martin! for featuring this image in Flower Mania .. :))
Connie Handscomb
Nader, my thanks to you (again!) for featuring this image in Fine Arts Professionals :))
DJ MacIsaac
This is beautiful Connie... so well done 😊LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
I am so appreciative of your lovely compliment, DJ; thank you! ;))
Jan Matson
Bright and cheerful floral image! Lovely! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you so much, Jan! :))
Lisa Kilby
Beautiful soft capture, Connie! Splendid presentation and title! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Lisa; really appreciate your kindness :))
Connie Handscomb
Robert, so pleased, thank you! for featuring this image in First Friday Gallery :))
Connie Handscomb
Thank you, Dianne! for featuring this image in All Things Golden :))