Author Archive: Alan Beggerow

The Mystique of Gemstones

Alan Beggerow July 2, 2015 Jewelry

From the first time ancient man or woman found a colored rock on the beach or in the dirt, humans have been fascinated and intrigued by them. How did the first polished rocks happen? The gentle abrasion by the waves…
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The History of Natural Fibers and the Beginning of Textiles

Alan Beggerow August 8, 2014 Clothes

When early humankind needed warmth and protection for their bodies, what did they use? Animal hides, grasses, bark and other plant material fashioned into crude garments most likely. When was it discovered that fibers from plants and animals could be…
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