Remember this?
Well, apparently I was not the only one struck by the beauty of these spiders’ silk–look at what’s being exhibited right now at the American Museum of Natural History:
Go on, read more about this amazing, amazing textile–and if you are near New York any time soon, go see it in person!
Julia Rachel Barrett
March 15
6:52 pm
This amazes me. Spider silk is probably the strongest fiber in the world and while I don’t think I could hold those spiders in my hands as the exhibitors are doing, I find spiders fascinating. They are also play very important roles in world mythology. I spend some time in Costa Rica searching for the golden orb spider and wow, the remarkable webs they weave!
katieM
March 16
12:19 am
One of those makes a web between my Patio door and kitchen window. I get too scared to go outside in the back when those things are out.
Christine
March 16
2:56 am
I love the AMNH and Rose Center. We usually go at least once a year, but really should go more frequently to see the rotating exhibits like this one. You should come up for a weekend. 😀
Janet W
March 16
4:05 am
That’s just stunningly beautiful: thanks AZ!
Sandra Schwab
March 17
3:20 pm
That’s truly beautiful. However, I don’t think I could ever wear something made out of spider silk: I wouldn’t be able to stop thinking about the creepy, crawly spiders. One million of them. Wargh!