glass pebble paperweight no.3 the ginger jar first originated

the ginger jar first originated in china in around 221-207bc as a means for storing spices ranging from salt to more specialized herbs

the decorative artworks were stitched onto a fabric backing using primarily wool but also silk for finework

the way in which she  interepreted plants in her art and her attention to detail illustrates her in depth knowledge of nature and botany which was derived from her love of the countryside and gardening

The wives of Ironbar were active members of the calabash engraving industry

often from scrap brass and aluminium

glass pebble paperweight no.3 the ginger jar first originateda vintage glass pebble paper weight no. 3