Felicia’s Knotty Beads

03/01/2026

Queen Elisabeth Victorian bracelet

02/01/2026

01/04/2026

Made them a while ago

09/16/2025

Falling leaves earrings

09/16/2025

07/12/2025

With Easy & Quick Craft – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/08/2025

Buried beneath the sands of ancient Persia lies one of humanity’s greatest engineering feats: the qanat. First developed around 700 BC, this system tapped underground mountain aquifers and gently guided water across miles of dry terrain, using nothing but gravity.

Unlike surface canals that evaporated in desert heat, the qanat was entirely subterranean. A series of precisely angled tunnels and vertical shafts allowed for inspection and airflow, while preserving every drop. The result? Settlements bloomed in the middle of arid landscapes. Fields were irrigated. Cities grew. Entire regions became livable where once there was only dust.

But what’s even more astonishing is this: many qanats are still in use today. Over 2,700 years later, water still flows through ancient stone passages with no machinery, no electricity, and no maintenance crews—just timeless precision.

Their influence rippled far beyond Persia, shaping irrigation practices from Morocco to Spain. In an era where climate change threatens global water access, the qanat stands as a masterclass in sustainable design—low-tech, durable, and effective.

It’s not just a relic. It’s a lesson we’ve yet to fully relearn.

07/07/2025

06/09/2025

New bracelet 😃