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| aka sequin. In Italian, zecchino means "coin"— I borrowed this bit of info from Wikipedia: "Coins known as sequins were used for centuries throughout the Mediterranean. In the cultures where these sequins circulated, the custom of stitching sequins and similar coins to women's clothing originally arose as a way to display (and store) the family's wealth. This ancient custom led to the use of sequined fabric in modern fashion." Now I like a bit of bling as much as the next girl, but I think I'll keep the few coins I have in the bank, thank you. [To see more abc Wednesday, go here.] |
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
abc wednesday —Z is for "zecchino"
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Fascinating photo. It has a liquifactive-mesh quality and I love the spot of red.
ReplyDeleteYour kind information makes me wonder how many of these are under these. With or without, one could have one’s mobility hampered, that’s for sure.
love this photo... and learned a new word..
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of the letter Z. I learned a new word too.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteZing is it for me. Hope you can visit and see. Have a nice day!
Such an interesting info, thanks for sharing. Love the image too.
ReplyDeleteZodiac is one of my entries. Come see it when you get a chance. Thanks!
I agree with Tall Gary -- there is almost an organic quality to these "zecchino." Hmmm, wonder what is the plural?
ReplyDeleteThanks, all!
ReplyDeletehelenmac -- I think you know. (It's zecchini.)
Not to be confused with 'zucchini', which are something different:-) Like 'panini', it's a plural form.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shades of blue! And fun to learn a new word along with a bit of history.
ReplyDeleteCoins in the bank, sequins on your clothes...sort of like 'rings on your fingers, bells on your toes'!
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