Sealing the Deal

Weighing in at a hefty 15 kilograms, the seal of the Narrabri Shire Council is more than capable of impressing its mark on paper or wax. Seals have a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, serving as to authenticate legal documents, records, and personal letters. This seal bears engravings of a cow, sheep, […]

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Beeswax and Bullocks

The Arts and Crafts movement, spanning from 1880 to 1920, saw many women broaden their creative repertoire from traditional home and sewing-based crafts to woodcarving, ceramics, and painting. As women became more visible, country shows offered a way to exhibit, be noted and awarded for their work. One unusual craft done by women, seemingly only […]

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