S1 S1 E2 Elizabethan Jewellery

When you think about the Elizabethans and the culture connected to that time, there is one name you can’t really ignore. William Shakespeare is still known all around the world for his plays; The fairies, the tragedies and the balconies. In this our final episode in the set about 16th century crafts, we look at the theatre culture in the 16th century and how it still relates to the arts in the UK today.  Check out the transcript on our Blog: https://www.cluth.co.uk/blog Also if you would like to make a donation to the Royal Shakespeare Complany please see their website:  https://www.rsc.org.uk/support/make-a-donation/

Hello and welcome to Woven threads.  This is the show exploring craft craftsmen & women and culture.  This is part two of three episodes in this set about Elizabethan 16th century crafts, and in this our second episode we will be exploring the art of jewellery. Have you ever wondered about the elaborate jewellery that you can see in paintings from this time? Where did the designs come from? What can we learn about the people from the accessories they wore.  Let's find out.

Talking to my friend one day about the “it’s interesting, I promise” history of the needle, I wondered if anyone other than my incredibly patient friend would like to hear about this and the other rabbit holes I fall down. Craft, incredible creators and connection through history are what fascinate me. Join me, Jess Lucas, as I explore some of the craft, art and heritage that is woven through all of our lives. I will look at CRAFTSMEN, CRAFT and CULTURE in trilogies based around different themes, and would love you to join me on this journey.