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Laksmi is
the
Hindu
goddess
of
wealth,
prosperity, light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity
and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm.
A carved ivory statuette of Laksmi was found in a house in
Pompeii along with records of the Nabatean cults and pearls
and precious stones from India. These finds present strong
evidence that the Romans had trade routes to India.
Amulets
(from Latin amuletum) and talismans are found throughout all
cultures in antiquity. They were worn to protect the owner
from evil. The statuette and a photo of an amulet I found
in a book about ancient Indian Jewelry inspired Laksmi.
Combining
components made with peyote stitch and herringbone and
embellished with precious and semi-precious stones makes the
amulet. The Viking Knit Chain shown in the photo will not
be covered in the workshop but instructions for Russian
Spiral will be included in the handout. |
