One of My Most Treasured Keepsakes

This by far is one of my most treasured keepsakes.

It was handmade long ago,

Out of rose petals.

Each bead on this vintage rosary consists of several rose petals,

That were carefully collected from a garden,

Each enduring the days spent creating one of these priceless treasures.



I hope to one day create some myself.

I have read the first rosaries ever made were made of rose petal beads.

They are extremely durable if you do not expose them to liquid.

Children used to make them for extra money long ago.

They are a rare art indeed and usually handed down in families as heirlooms.



I am happy to be joining Cindy's,  " Show and Tell Friday " over at her beautiful blog " My Romantic Home " .