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Welcome to the World of Kaleidoscopes....
The word “Kaleidoscope” is from three Greek words: “Kaleos” = Beautiful; “Eidos”= Shape; ”Scopeo” = To look at or examine. Put together, they come to mean “Looking at beautiful shapes.” What a perfect description of a kaleidoscope!
The kaleidoscope as we know it today has been around since 1817. Initially intended as a scientific tool, the kaleidoscope quickly caught on as a toy for the whole family. Eventually, the scope was relegated to a child’s toy. In more recent years a movement has begun to bring the kaleidoscope into the realm of fine art.
Wilde Originals has been making scopes for over a decade, and now has a large range of scopes available for anyone from the gift giver to the collector. Always using the best front-surface mirror, all scopes are color coordinated carefully so that the outside colors will match the colors seen in the interior image. In addition, every Wilde Original scope has a small butterfly charm included in the object chamber - a nod to a dear friend.
Classes are now offered, too, for those interested in making a scope all their own!
We invite you to explore these pages for photos and information on our line of quality kaleidoscopes...
Enjoy our world of color!
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