ANST - new noncombatant topic

[Martha Lee Nichols]

Cad wrote . . . 
Gunnora wrote . . . 
Cad's answer
I have seen articles in European museums made of leather dating from the
9th century that is referred to as embossed patterns.  After as close
examination as the museum will let you, I am convinced that the techniques
and tools (although of a different material) used produced what we call
today carved leather.  The satchels for the Book of Kells and other bibles
at Trinity College contain intricate designs that would put the modern
artisan to shame.  I saw floral patterns very similar if not identical to
those used on a western saddle (you can find these patterns in embroidery,
too).  At York I saw knife sheaths at the Jorvik site that were carved,
modeled, and dyed.  The team of archeologists had reproduced this item to
show what it would have looked like 1000 yrs. ago.

We Laurels need to find a better way to utilize the talents and expertise
of Laurels and non-Laurels to judge and/or advise.  My not judging has not
been from a lack of volunteering but its hard to feel accepted/wanted when
you are ushered out of the judges ways.

Cadwallader 

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