Valentine’s Day often brings to mind flowers, cards, and romantic gestures, but for centuries love travelled in a much quieter way. Not by text message or email, but by ink, folded paper, and hope.
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Wind Spells
As October unfolds and the veil between worlds grows thin, it feels fitting to turn our thoughts to ancient folklore and the mysteries of the sea. Autumn’s restless winds stir the trees and whisper through the rigging,
Scrimshaws
What Are Scrimshaws?
It is widely believed that the word “scrimshaw” evolved from a blend of Scandinavian, Dutch, and English slang associated with wasting time or a state of idleness.