Jil Sander Spring/summer 2000 Ph. Mario Sorrenti

Hessie, "Boutons bleus", 1974–75. Grey and blue buttons sewn on unbleached cotton

how it went thus far 🎩

In a fascinating archaeological find, a 9th-century Viking woman's burial revealed a ring inscribed with the Arabic phrase "for Allah," highlighting intriguing cultural connections between Norse and Islamic worlds.

Discovered in Birka, Sweden, a prominent Viking trading hub, the ring's inscription points to the extensive trade routes and interactions of the Viking Age. This discovery suggests that the Viking woman, possibly of high status, had significant contact with the Islamic world or was part of a broader exchange network.

Dragon by KarmaStorm

Farewell, Sydney charm 🪆

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