NATURAL SELECTION {organic and military touches}

I just finished reading Mayflower, by Nathaniel Philbrick; a book which tells a very different story of the Plymouth Colony than most Americans learned in school. Anyway- I'd highly recommend it for any non-fiction lovers with a thirst for history. (Did you know that Squanto had actually lived in Europe prior to meeting the Pilgrims?? Anyway, I just found that out.)

One of the things I thought was really interesting was the fact that Native Americans at the time were really interested in the tools and objects that the Europeans brought with them. I really enjoyed the passages where Philbrick described the would-be appearance of Massasoit, Weetamoo, and Awashonks...all Native American leaders in the now-Massachusetts State area-- 2 of them women.

I was really taken by the descriptions of their clothing-- not only the 'typical' Native American items-- but a mixture of the 2 cultures clashing against and absorbing into each other...Engraving...Suede...Buttons...Feathers...Stockings...Stone and Shell...

The images up above are things that have caught my eye here in NYC
Suede Sam Edelman Ursula booties I walked by with great difficulty at Bloomingdales...
Janine Payer unhewn crystal/journal pendants and jewelry at Cursive)

And Online...
Leaf Barrettes (also check out the earrings) at Hollyhawk
Documentary photos of Native Americans slideshow (I was inspired by the mixture of military/tradition in this image)
A beautiful collage by Heartland Art
The MOST gorgeous bird feather earrings at Fat Robin (I like the Kestrel Feathers)
Pottery Shard earrings (love the unmatched precious and archeological look of these) by Polished Two
Military Moleskin Jacket (gets even better with wear) by Martin

Comments

[karen]

Isn't it lovely when we get this inspired from a book? Your today's selection is exquisite.

[Persephone]

This is so inspired! Wonderful post.
I need that jacket. I really, really, do.

[melissa de la Fuente]

oh... These are all so wonderful Sus! Such beautiful colors together and such history....beautiful, thanks for sharing!
xo
Melis

[susy]

Melissa-- that 'seek beauty' necklace *totally* reminds me of you!! Seriously...all of her pieces are so you.

Thanks Karen and Persephone -- yes, the book was really interesting...and I too am dying for that jacket! ...but the cost is like 4,000 notebooks. : 0