Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages - Vol. 1 + 2
Perhaps no part of the history of civilization is more interesting than the varying changes in dress and fashion. The different tribes who settled in the provinces of the Roman Empire, after its final dislocation, appear in general to have adopted the civil costume of the conquered Romans, whilst they probably retained with tenacity the arms and military customs of their forefathers. There was thus a general resemblance between the dress of the Anglo-Saxons, the Franks, and other : nations of the west. Among the Anglo-Saxons this dress was preserved, with very little alteration, till the latest period of their sovereignty.
Halloween is the perfect excuse to get crafty and decorate your home in DIY style. With this collection of 7 homemade Halloween decorations, anyone can create a festive home without spending a bundle on store-bought Halloween decorations. Find ghosts, pumpkins, decorated candy dishes and more Halloween craft projects in Homemade Halloween Decorations
This rich collection of paper designs by a Japanese expert will inspire origami lovers of all ages. Here are 86 designs, carefully demonstrated in step-by-step photographs, not drawings. The use of color on every page further simplifies instruction. The patterns can be made singly or combined, as shown, to make centerpieces, holiday decorations, seasonal cards, decorative containers, even a whimsical fish mobile.
Kids will enjoy the Christmas holiday even more when they learn to make great origami trees, stars, candy cane wreaths, and stockings. Along with step-by-step instructions, there are historical details about this important Christian holiday.
