Penannular brooches

The history of the penannular brooches (also called Celtic brooches) goes back to the Bronze Age. In ancient Greece, the Romans and Byzantium the brooch had dual function: it was used as a garment buckle as well as jewelry. With the invention of buttons in the 14th century, the penannular brooch was transformed into a purely decorative object.

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Necessity and Luxury: Exploring the History of Fabrics
Necessity and Luxury: Exploring the History of Fabrics
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For some, fabrics are a symbol of social status. For others, they are a means of keeping warm on a freezing night. Today, fabrics like leather, linen and cashmere feel like essentials – and yet, their journey into our wardrobes was anything but…

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