As I've stated in my first post, I'm passionate about Roman and Byzantine jewellery. One of the wonderful things about the Information Age is that museums like the V&A, The Met, and The Walters have digitised most, if not all of their collections. For those of us who can't afford to make a trip out … Continue reading Sixth Century Byzantine Necklace Supply List
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Welcome, and hi!
Hi! I'm Konstantia Kaloethina, of the Kingdom of Calontir. And I make stuff. I should probably back up and introduce myself more. I portray a 6th century Byzantine woman from Constantinople, the only surviving daughter of silk merchants-cum-minor nobles. Because my persona is a minor noble, I walk a very thin line in my portrayal … Continue reading Welcome, and hi!