A History of Pearls
Pearls are one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and there is a long history of humans adorning themselves with them. From the video description: “The film guides u
Attar: India’s Natural Perfumes
The city of Kannauj is considered to be India’s perfume capital, and this video shows how natural perfumes (“attar”) are produced using a steam distillation method th
Tahitian Mourner’s Costume
Mourner’s costume from Tahiti, collected by Captain Cook in 1774. The costume is made of barkcloth, pearl shell, feather, and coconut shell. Visit the British Museum’s blog
de Gournay: “Vertical Haute Couture”
Watch the magic of de Gournay’s wallpapers as they come to life.
