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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Look at those beans!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure why I imagined a sling bag for the cat to carry its stuff in

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I definitely make a makeshift sling out of a towel to hold my cat while I was cooking once, it was a hit. This is so rad

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@thorbot This is one of the cutest pictures of all time and reminds me of my Hamlet that passed not long ago.
https://i.imgur.com/gL2dgi0.jpg

[–] thorbot 3 points 1 year ago

Oh! What a handsome kitty, I am sure Hamlet had a wonderful life. I lost my boy Tux a year ago who had similar markings on his face as well. They will always be with us in our hearts

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Reminds me of when my guy was little and he'd curl up in my robe while I was wearing it

[–] thorbot 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Awww. I had a cat that liked sleeping in my jacket while I wore it. I'd tuck it into my pants and zip it up and walk around with the kitty inside like a womb.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

That's so freaking cute

[–] favrion 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Okay, but what is that design? Where can I get something like that?

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It looks like Aboriginal Australian dot painting, an art form that I really love. Can I please stress if you’re looking for something like this there are thousands of talented Aboriginal artists across Australia who make fabrics and other artwork like this that is not only truly authentic, but helps them to continue practicing culture that was forcibly stolen from them by European colonisers. Cheap knockoffs by non-Aboriginal artists only serve to further devaluing the world’s oldest continuing living culture.

[–] thorbot 2 points 1 year ago

It’s actually a really common technique called pointillism. While this particular pattern may remind you of something aboriginal, it is just a neat landscape inspired pattern using pointillism. So sharply labeling something as aboriginal and then strongly demanding everyone order from Australia is a bit over the top. I’m not saying it doesn’t draw inspiration but if we had to support every source of inspiration for all the patterns and designs we use, it would be madness.

[–] favrion 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The only problem is that I am on the opposite side of the world from Australia.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Have a quick look on this list:

https://www.google.com/search?q=aboriginal+artists+that+ship+overseas&rlz=1CDGOYI_enAU717AU717&oq=aboriginak+artists+that+ship+overseas&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i546l2.8880j0j7&hl=en-GB&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#sbfbu=1&pi=aboriginal%20artists%20that%20ship%20overseas

There are plenty of authentic Aboriginal artists that ship overseas! I’m sure you’d be able to find one with fabric that you like, however shipping may be a bit costly depending on where you’re based.

[–] favrion 0 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Please delete this picture, I cannot handle how adorable it is. Thank you.

[–] thorbot 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Delete it? Okay here’s another

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Nooo! No more jelly beans with a matching nose!

[–] namelessdread 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't you even dare reply to this comment with any more pictures of this cat. I won't stand for it!!!

[–] thorbot 5 points 1 year ago

Ok I won’t

[–] RedEyeFlightControl 3 points 1 year ago

I must make one... this is amazing!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago