Tree bridge
Sep. 21st, 2011 10:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
elabyI found this on the ohyeahmorigirl tumblr page. I have yet to figure out what tumblr is all about (*fails at being up to date*), but it's certainly full of cool things.
On ohyeahmorigirl, it says Deep in the rainforests of the Indian state of Meghalaya, bridges are not built, they’re grown. For more than 500 years locals have guided roots and vines from the native Ficus Elastica (rubber tree) across rivers, using hollowed out trees to create root guidance systems. When the roots and vines reach the opposite bank they are allowed to take root. Some of the bridges are over 100 feet long and can support the weight of 50 people.
I'm not positive where this quote comes from, but the pictures came from this tumblr. I want to write a story with bridges like this now that I know that they have a basis in reality. They're so Miyazaki-esque, and when I saw the second picture, I didn't realize it wasn't a photo manipulation. I want to walk on one.
I heard about Mori Girl fashion ("mori" is "forest" in Japanese) from![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
willow_cabin a couple of months ago. I LOVE this style. Elements include neutral and natural "foresty" colors, lots of layers, skirts, one-piece dresses, and a general loose fit with a lack of body-hugging clothing. I just want to draw this on everybody. And wear it XD If you want to see examples of this style, try ohyeahmorigirl and littleforestgirls on tumblr. This is tonight's favorite (and more colorful) example of the style.
On ohyeahmorigirl, it says Deep in the rainforests of the Indian state of Meghalaya, bridges are not built, they’re grown. For more than 500 years locals have guided roots and vines from the native Ficus Elastica (rubber tree) across rivers, using hollowed out trees to create root guidance systems. When the roots and vines reach the opposite bank they are allowed to take root. Some of the bridges are over 100 feet long and can support the weight of 50 people.
I'm not positive where this quote comes from, but the pictures came from this tumblr. I want to write a story with bridges like this now that I know that they have a basis in reality. They're so Miyazaki-esque, and when I saw the second picture, I didn't realize it wasn't a photo manipulation. I want to walk on one.
I heard about Mori Girl fashion ("mori" is "forest" in Japanese) from
willow_cabin a couple of months ago. I LOVE this style. Elements include neutral and natural "foresty" colors, lots of layers, skirts, one-piece dresses, and a general loose fit with a lack of body-hugging clothing. I just want to draw this on everybody. And wear it XD If you want to see examples of this style, try ohyeahmorigirl and littleforestgirls on tumblr. This is tonight's favorite (and more colorful) example of the style.
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Date: 2011-09-22 01:21 pm (UTC)Oooh, I'd love to see any mori outfits you put together. :) I like it because it's really super-easy and natural-looking but also pretty, and a little bit fairy-ish. :)
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Date: 2011-09-22 10:18 pm (UTC)That's EXACTLY how I felt about them! :D And that's how I feel about mori girl fashion too. It's such a pretty style, and so natural-whimsical. If I put together any outfits (or draw any XD) I'll post pictures!