The Devil's Rope

After some more research I have discovered that there are not only barbed wire collectors but also barbed wire museums in the USA.  Apparently there are collectors living all around the world and seeking new designs to add to their collections. There are swap meets where collectors bring lengths, minimum of 45cms, of barbed wire fence to trade and even books and magazines devoted to the infernal wire of which there are over 500 different variations.

Barbed wire is often incorporated into 'art' projects - the light above is from the store Mulbury in Fitzroy, Victoria. It has been made into picture frames, crosses, wreaths, sculptures, license plate frames, mirrors, key chains, and jewellery to name a few. The barbs, spurs, stars, plates, points, and other sharp protrusions found on the varieties of barbed wire are decorative and extremely varied. So maybe I should start to take a second look at all the odd pieces of wire that seem to accumulate around the place.