by valeria brambilla
Black ballpoint pen with extra fine tip and pencil
h: 27 w: 27 d: 1 (cms).
The walnut is an ancient tree. The first reliable evidence of walnut cultivation dates back to Babylon (now Iraq) around 2000 BC. Walnut wood is one of the most prized timbers in the world due to its physical, mechanical, and aesthetic characteristics. In Italy, the walnut is considered a noble tree not only for its fruit but also for the value of its timber. In fact, in the past, planting a walnut tree at the birth of a child meant providing a dowry for her/his future. Furthermore, the walnut husk, in addition to being used to make nocino (a liqueur made from walnut), is used dry in natural fabric dyes. Thanks to its high tannin content, it can produce a brown dye.
£1200 (As exhibited.)
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