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The beauty of the seeds has led to them being used as beads for jewellery. The botanist Edred Corner stated that in India, the seeds have been used as units of weight for fine measures, of gold for instance, throughout recorded history because the seeds are known to be almost identical weights to each other. [8]
The range of seed beads in most modern seed bead work covers the sizes 6/0, 8/0, 11/0, 12/0, 13/0 and 15/0. Sizes 6/0, 8/0 and 11/0 are often used in beaded knitting, as well as bead knitting. The extremely small class of seed beads smaller than 15/0 have not been in production since the 1890s and any in existence are usually considered ...
Ostrich eggshell beads are often used as personal adornment. Though it is difficult to determine the use of these beads in the past, Collins et al. conclude that the beads with depressions could have been sewn onto clothing or bags as adornment. Another possibility is that the beads were placed on necklaces or strings as jewelry. [1]
The plant is best known for its seeds, which are used as beads and in percussion instruments, and which are toxic because of the presence of abrin. Ingestion of a single seed, well chewed, can be fatal to both adults and children. [2] The plant is native to Asia and Australia. [1]
The rounded beads made from the shell of a mollusk were used by the Inka, researchers said. Ancient beads — used in human sacrifice — discovered in Andes mountains. See the find
This category collects plants whose fruits or seeds are used for decoration. This often includes pods, cones and nuts of large proportions and/or extravagant shape. Many drift seeds are used in this fashion by seaside communities. Also, many seeds of ovoid and round shapes, often with complex surfaces, are used for making prayer beads.
Many seeds have been used as beads in necklaces and rosaries including Job's tears, Chinaberry, rosary pea, and castor bean. However, the latter three are also poisonous. Other seed uses include: Seeds once used as weights for balances. Seeds used as toys by children, such as for the game Conkers. Resin from Clusia rosea seeds used to caulk ...
For the spinach: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.