Sumerians and the Beginning of Civilization


September 3rd, 2008

Ancient Mesopotamia and the Sumerians were the first to witness settlement. Man had ceased being a nomad and began raising cattle, farming and developing their skills at a fast pace. Perhaps the most number of discoveries and inventions ever made were in the ancient era of the Sumers. Ancient Sumerian clothing evolved and changed over the era as well.

Agriculture was initially relegated to the flax plant and rearing to sheep. Hence, came the Continue reading »

Lampwork Bead Jewelry


September 3rd, 2008

Handcrafted lampwork beads are a popular jewelry component. You’ll find lampwork beads in beaded necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry. The jewelry is sold on the Internet and in local stores where jewelry artisans sell their creations.

The quality of any handcrafted item is equal to the expertise of its maker and lampwork beads are no exception to that rule. Choose beaded jewelry in a style you like, but remember that style isn’t the only Continue reading »