Tuesday, April 27, 2010

A post for Mary - Monkey Orange

A while back I did a post on the Monkey Orange and in response to Mary's question about what they make out of it, I said I would take some pictures of the finished product when I saw them again and post it.
The ones in the top picture were made into candle holders and the ones below into rattles.
There is a variety of patterns and colours they decorate them with but are all quite attractive.
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30 comments:

  1. DianeApril 27, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Joan this is so interesting. I called them by another name which probably is not allowed any more! I have never seen them made into items like this before, I am intrigued. Diane

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  2. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    It has just been in recent years that have actually been making things out of them Diane and very attractive ones too.

    LOL!! No, it would not be polite. :)

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  3. WendyApril 27, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Is that ever pretty!! Now I have to go read your previous post about these :)

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 27, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Joan: Talented people can make art from anything.

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  5. Firefly the Travel GuyApril 27, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Monkeyballs in whatever way they are used are always beautiful and makes for awesome decorations.

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  6. Diane AZApril 27, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    So creative, I especially like the rattles!

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  7. ZaneApril 27, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Wow - I had a look at the monkey orange post. I cannot recall ever seeing this fruit nor the by-product once decorated. Interesting post this - the world has lots more to explore.

    Great topic.

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  8. GaelynApril 27, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Ah, the Monkey Orange. I probably should have gotten some of those for Mike to make into rattles. Next time, when we both come back.

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  9. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Thanks Leeloo. Enjoy the other article.:)

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  10. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Some people have so much talent Tom and make something out of anything.

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  11. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    And they are so popular too Jonker, I see them almost every place I go.

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  12. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks Diane. They have been used very creaticely.

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  13. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Glad you enjoyed it Zane. There is so much of interest in this country of ours.

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Yes, I think Mike would have liked them Gaelyn. When Mike comes, you can be the tourguide as you learnt so much on your tour here. :)

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  15. Craver ViiApril 27, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    I like the patterns and colors. Thanks for linking to that older post. I did not see that one before.

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  16. BeckyApril 27, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Humm, I must have missed the post on them. What beauiful designs.
    B.

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  17. blog with no nameApril 27, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Yeah Monkey Balls!!!LOL

    And as far as the tour guide goes, not without you Joan!
    Gaelyn and I want you to be our guide... Your the only one that doesn't bounce off taxi cabs...

    Keep walkin' in beauty!

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  18. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    You are welcome Craver. I never used to link back but have started doing so now.

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  19. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Thanks Becky. It is quite and old post I did on Kruger National Park.

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  20. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    LOL!! Very funny Mike. :)

    Thanks, that is sweet of you to say. I might have just been on my best behaviour for Gaelyn's visit but there is no guarantee I will do so next time. :)

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  21. myonlyphotoApril 27, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    And I thought they were easter eggs, lol. Nice stuff. Anna :)

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  22. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 27, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    LOL!! Could be made of chocolate Anna but I for one would not like to take a bite of it. :)

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  23. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I love african patterns and colours. These are so cool! I bought all my Christmas gifts at Cape Town the year I visited South Africa.

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  24. MaryApril 28, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Very attractive...they would be fun to collect.

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  25. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 28, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I agree Jose. The patterns are really interesting. I am sure those gifts are treasured as something special. When I was traveling a lot, I used to do the same as there are so many things not available here which are different.

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  26. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 28, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I am glad I was able to show them to you Mary.

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  27. GaelynApril 29, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    We definitely want You to be our guide!

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  28. SAPhotographs (Joan)April 29, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    It is nice to know Mike plans to come with. :) Glad you were able to convince him. I dont know how you did it though. :)

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  29. Rambling WoodsMay 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Those are really pretty Joan....

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  30. SAPhotographs (Joan)May 2, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks Michelle. Some people are so inventive and can make something out of anything.

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