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ramnath@nerdpol.ch
ramnath

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#Saint #Sabas, born in #Cappadocia (now part of modern-day #Turkey) 439AD, stands as a towering figure in the #history of Eastern #monasticism and is deeply revered among the monks of #Palestine. His journey to sainthood was marked by trials and profound spiritual growth.

His early years were marred by abuse and turmoil, leading him to flee to a monastery for #refuge. Despite familial efforts to draw him back, Sabas found his calling in monastic life, quickly distinguishing himself by his exemplary virtues, even as the youngest monk.

At 18, Sabas’ spiritual quest took him to #Jerusalem, driven by a desire to deepen his understanding of #solitary #life. His youth initially made him an unlikely candidate for the life of a #hermit, but he didn’t waver. He began his journey living in a monastery, balancing his days with labor and his nights with prayer. When he turned 30, Sabas embarked on a more solitary path, spending days in a #remote #cave near Jerusalem, dedicating his time to #prayer and #weaving #baskets.

Following the death of his mentor, St. Euthymius, Sabas retreated further into the desert near #Jericho. His new home was a cave, accessible only by rope, where he subsisted on wild herbs and occasional food from visitors. His lifestyle attracted many followers, and though initially reluctant, Sabas eventually established a monastic community, known as a laura, comprising over 150 monks living in separate huts.

In his 50s, Sabas was persuaded to become a priest to better lead his growing community. Despite his responsibilities as an abbot, he continually felt drawn to the solitary life, often leaving his monks for extended periods, especially during Lent.

Sabas’ influence extended beyond his monastic community. He traveled across Palestine, preaching and bringing many back to the Church. At 91, he undertook a significant journey to Constantinople to address the Samaritan revolt. He fell ill upon his return and passed away at the Mar Saba monastery in 532 AD.

Today, the Mar Saba monastery is still active with Eastern Orthodox monks. Saint Sabas’ life and works have left an indelible mark on early monasticism, making him one of its most celebrated figures.
https://ucatholic.com/saints/sabas/

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girlofthesea@diasporasocial.net
Girl Of The

#myphoto #weaving
Weaving In A Window
My Work.
*Weaving has always been very fascinating to me, and I love all the various yarns. This piece was for a University art show. It remains unfinished because the title is 'Penelope's Web.' It's from Greek mythology and the story of Ulysses and his wife Penelope.
The yarn is beautiful shades of grey with black spots. It's from Scotland. One of the weaving tools (fork) was a gift from a Native America weaver. It's hand carved from a piece of wood and was passed down from one generation to the next. It's so old that the wood is cracking. It's very precious to me.

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shigella@pluspora.com
shigella

https://aislingde.blogspot.com/2017/04/hochdorf.html
Bardzo smutne, ze musisz tlumaczyc sie z rekonstrukcji znaleziska historycznego. Krajka z Hochdorfu ma jakies 2,5 tysiaca lat, odkopano ja w grobie wodza celtyckiego -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hochdorf_Chieftain%27s_Grave a tu sie autorka tlumaczy z symboliki.
Very sad post - author feels need to explain why she weft S-word symbol, even if it is historically accurate, pattern is 2,5 thousands years old (it is recreated belt from so called "chieftain's grave").
We had few discussions about it - swastika is old symbol, used in various cultures all over the globe and somehow we gave up and allow to steal it.
I read it was very popular symbol in XIX century Russia (it is even in Kierenski ruble bank note) and a lot of artifacts were destroyed in forties.

#weaving #reenactment #Celts #Keltoi

Hochdorf

Als ich vor drei Jahren mit der Borte angefangen hatte, habe ich ein anderes Material als im Original verwendet und mir weniger knalligere F...

dkkhorsheed@diasp.org
Donna

#Al_Sadu #Bedouin #Women #Weaving #Textiles #Bedu #Culture #Kuwait #Arab #History #Tradition #Art #MiddleEast #Our #World

Al Sadu - Kuwait

Bedouin Weaving

"The process of weaving is known in Arabic as Al Sadu, which is also the name of the loom. Threads are stretched between four pegs hammered into the ground to form a long rectangle. Being flat it can easily be rolled up and carried from place to place.

Weaving is one of the oldest crafts of the Arabian Peninsula, and historically, woven textiles were, arguably, the most important artifacts produced by the Bedu society of Kuwait. With traditional Arab culture under threat of change, and desert life in a state of transition due to the region's socio-economic developments, the Bedu have lost much of their traditional status, making their craft skills less valued and meaningful, and resulting in the traditional weaving culture changing beyond recognition and driven to near extinction.

Bedu women are responsible mainly, for associated weaving traditions and historically they have verbally passed information of weaving techniques, patterns and symbolism from generation to generation, but due to the lack of formal education, little has been recorded or documented by them, although through the language of Al Sadu weaving, the textiles speak for themselves.

Bedouin women weavers wove textiles on simple ground looms using hand spun yarns of camel and goat hair, sheep fleece and commercially sourced cotton. Woven textiles were typically constructed from simple warp faced weave techniques and complex complimentary warp techniques, with additional weft twining methods. Traditional woven patterns and designs message the nomadic lifestyle, the desert environment, and the emphasis of symmetry and balance due to the weaving process, providing an expressive visual ‘voice’ to the women weavers."

Keireine Canavan - University of Wales Institute Cardiff UWIC

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