ASMR at the museum | Massaging hands with bath rasps from Iran | V&A

[@vamuseum]

All of these objects were bought by the museum in Iran, in the 19th century. If you'd like to find out more about how the museum collected art from Iran, we can recommend reading 'Persian Art: Collecting the Arts of Iran for the V&A' by Moya Carey, which is available from the National Art Library: nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=Persian%20Art%3A%20Collecting%20the%20Arts%20of%20Iran%20for%20the%20V%26A%20by%20Moya%20Carey&clusterResults=false&groupVariantRecords=false

[@spudspuddy]

asmr is just too annoying, you lost subscribers

[@marthaanderson2656]

the duck is perfectly charming both in concept and how sweetly it fits in the hand

[@safamohammadi170]

I think everyone should know that these beautiful items she's showing have been stolen from Iran. It's really annoying to us iranian when we see our history being stolen like that. It's really shameful

[@drmosaddegh]

@@safamohammadi170 true i'm so angry lol i bet these people don't give a shit about Iran or the literal revolution that's happening over there RIGHT NOW

[@vamuseum]

@@safamohammadi170 All of these objects were bought by the museum in Iran, in the 19th century. If you'd like to find out more about how the museum collected art from Iran, we can recommend reading 'Persian Art: Collecting the Arts of Iran for the V&A' by Moya Carey, which is available from the National Art Library: nal-vam.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=Persian%20Art%3A%20Collecting%20the%20Arts%20of%20Iran%20for%20the%20V%26A%20by%20Moya%20Carey&clusterResults=false&groupVariantRecords=false

[@nokomarie1963]

The Elgin marbles were stolen. Purchased bath rasps that were placed on sale by the maker? Not so much.@@safamohammadi170

[@offwhitetower]

A natural ASMRtist! I hope they get her on again with more objects ❤️

[@vamuseum]

Fuchsia's a pro!

[@RagdollWraith]

my silly little guess for the rattlies inside them is that it might help one hear where it is when its being used out of view, like on ones back. i remember getting a massage, even when totall relaxed, i still got slightly startled when the masseur`s hand lifted off of me, i didnt know where it went, then it touched somewhere else. nothing crazy, but just might be another minor thing thats easy to add, to contribute to the safe and relaxing atmosphere you would likely want in a bath.

[@katiehastings4178]

Please please please do another video with her! She’s such a natural ASMRist, so relaxing.

[@jules0X]

Love that the rubber duck wasn't the first duck bath accessory, haha

[@henriettahall9731]

I agree with all of the above but also wonder if the different pitches of each object helped differentiate between them in the twilight, or dark of the bath house, making sure you'd got the right one for the right function. Lovely work as ever JRB!

[@tania.creates]

love this series so very very much, thank you julie and the v&a staff for bringing these to us

[@safamohammadi170]

I think everyone should know that these beautiful items she's showing have been stolen from Iran. It's really annoying to us iranian when we see our history being stolen like that. It's really shameful

[@FoulBayRd]

All of these objects are sealed, fired objects. Anything with an air pocket inside must have a hole before firing or it will explode. I can't see if a hole was sealed or covered over after firing in any of these, but I would like to know how it was done. Wondering if the rattle bits were inserted after firing and then hole was covered over? Loved this video!

[@sabrinacozine8]

Actually, Closed things can be fired without a hole as long as they are fully dry, its moisture that causes things to explode really and with closed objects its hard to tell if its fully bone dry, not air pockets itself

[@draculiya]

@@sabrinacozine8 I was about to say the same thing 😊

[@berryblue9979]

They make such a beautiful sound, I can understand why they put those pieces in there

[@trishahopkins8199]

I was ignorant of Persian history and culture until I met my daughter-in-law who is half Iranian. I have learned so much from her.

[@kadengrossman6252]

until today. i had never heard of a bath rasp. i can imagine the sound of scrubbing. the cypress one the most satisfying.

[@stephaniescholl7648]

I've easily watched this 500 times.... she needs to do another one, if she's so inclined.... chills ❤

[@jesssmith8773]

The holes in the bottom of the shoe and the teardrop were to prevent the object from shattering or exploding when they were fired in a kiln or similarly made since it is pottery and had to be heated to obtain the shiny and smooth surface that it has. I believe the rattling inside is from tiny broken off pieces of the ceramic when it was cooked and heated up. When there are fragile pieces while it is heated up, they will break off. I have made pottery myself in a kiln and have heard that same rattling noise in some of my work and sometimes have not been able to shake it out of the hole that was made in the bottom of the piece to keep it from exploding

[@heathereli8052]

Incredibly nice surprise to see the x-rays! Great work, as always :)

[@NicoleskeyASMR]

Absolutely in LOVE with this series, thank you all for always showing us unique and interesting things in such a cozy relaxing format!❤

[@Izzy_Gyrl]

LOVE THIS! I'm studying history at my college and ASMR is such an enjoyment of mine while studying this is absolutely the perfect mix of both!!!! Learning and relaxing!

[@soul_asmr]

Please make more like this!! It's sooooo fascinating and relaxing and educational. I absolutely love this, it intersects so many of my interests I realllllyyy love this series!! This especially :)

[@fwealknfv]

You can see from the collection numbers at the bottom that they were aquired (and marked up) in the late 19th century.

[@ZoeKitten84]

I wonder if someone who works with ceramics could give insight for some of these pieces. Ie with the hole on the bottom or what would be used for the rattle

[@soul_asmr]

Who is she? She's so lovely at this but she also has my dream career so I'm super fascinated to know how she got there? So flipping cool! and this was such a fascinating delightful watch

[@princesslisamarie7860]

Such interesting items to use in a bath! A washcloth you would think would be most common but these amazing items were crafted and used instead. I wonder what made them think of these?

[@AshleyPrice-c5z]

Genuine question - not just a snarky comment: Isn't there some better way to put the identification number on an item, rather than with a marker? I know you have been as careful as possible, with putting it on the underside, but when you turned over the first rasp to see the number in black marker was a bit of a shock.

[@carly10347]

Such an interesting and relaxing video. Thanks!

[@onoh791]

Love it! the rattle sounds remains me of the foot massage scenes from the movie ‘Raise the Red Lantern’, in which the little hammer-like tools used had a soothing rattle sound too, and helped to the sensory experience of the massage. Edit: link to that scene here, from min 1:06 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoGThnVnqZ2LrMk

[@onoh791]

@@mvdl1224 That movie is a treat for ASMR lovers.

[@melissahilliard3583]

You are so right! Raise the Lantern was the first thing I thought of when I heard that rattle.

[@Laurala58]

Ugh that movie is devestating and beautiful. I haven't seen it in years. I should change that.

[@thingsthatweremade3733]

What a specific yet wonderful comment!

[@safamohammadi170]

I think everyone should know that these beautiful items she's showing have been stolen from Iran. It's really annoying to us iranian when we see our history being stolen like that. It's really shameful

[@nunyabiznes33]

Oh that's nice. In my country we had to find stones for rubbing in the bath. I've always wondered why not "make" stone. Nice to know Persians already solved that! 😊

[@DariaDruz]

Try to blow into the drop with a hole from short distance. Maybe it has sound? I agree that there rattles could be done to make the difference without seeing the object for people who use it, or for these who receiving procedures and has to be sure the needed is used. Also, perhaps the different sound is created for different speed usage as additional meditation element. Like maybe there was a belief that different sound relaxes person in needed way. Kind of historic ASMR practice :)

[@winterlighthome]

Merciful heavens, the tingles! Both ASMR tingles and happy history geek brain. :)

[@maj0rsquish]

Since you can differentiate the rattle maybe that's the point? If one were blind or sight impaired or if it was dark you could tell one from the other?

[@teateateapot]

What a wonderful video. Both relaxing and interesting in equal measure!

[@jade_jewel]

Oh this was ASMR-experience !must advertise this in ASMR-community

[@halbrown6224]

Perhaps the large tear drop has a hole so it could be "weighted" by filling it with water. It could also be heated or cooled too this way

[@halbrown6224]

The ducks pitch would've also been affected by its shape which could explain the confusion

[@Anwelei]

This is amazing ASMR not to mention educational. Thank you!!

[@annettetwemlow9111]

Might I suggest that the cypress three rasp is filled pieces of dried cypress resin. Cypress sap is collected because it has anti microbial properties smells very beautiful when burned.

[@Medvssa]

Everything inside must be fire proof to survive the fire, as it cannot be put inside afterwards. So most likely bits of clay which became ceramic during the fire, or pebbles of certain stones.

[@Cynthia-vw9ov]

I wonder why no one has replicated them for use today. They would be lovely. The rattle amuses me. Ceramic beads pehaps?

[@elissatorres2054]

Thanks for doing these types of videos! I love them so much!

[@DrDingsGaster]

These are interesting! I love that they have the rattles in them.

[@audieos6420]

Beautiful. I just wish there were some shots of the objects by themselves. It was difficult to see details of the lovely things while she was holding them.

[@LantanaAugust]

I love all these videos, so fascinating

[@insulaarachnid]

This is so enjoyable to listen to.

[@ariannathompson5466]

your telling me people been making rubber duckies (sorta) since the 1600s??

[@vamuseum]

Yes

[@veryberry39]

Coming back to this video...maybe it's already been asked, but I'm curious why they didn't try to spread out the bits inside a bit, before X-raying. Unless they were held up vertically, then nevermind my dumb thoughts. 😅

[@TealCheetah]

Well, now I need one of these

[@Cat15210]

Why did someone write directly on the bottom of them with marker???

[@liron5889]

wouldn’t the hole be necessary to keep the hollow form from exploding in the kiln?

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

These are so beautiful and interesting.

[@drmosaddegh]

because they're IRANIAN they're stolen and should be returned

[@susanmitchell4744]

They are beautiful.

[@drmosaddegh]

they are from Iran and they are stolen. Britain has stolen so many of our artifacts. Including the Cyrus Cylinder which was the first version of a human rights charter 2,500 years ago. I'm furious

[@HerculeseBaby]

So surprised none of them were made with handles, due to the slipperiness in the bath, but maybe some were and just aren’t in the collection.

[@iand5025]

The objects mimic the natural sound they make?

[@Likznga]

Well aside from watchibg asmr to sleep. This vudeo also teach me sometgibg

[@KatieS93]

This Lady is ASMR magic. Is it me or does she sound a little like the comedian, Sarah Pascoe?

[@paolagrando5079]

Ohhh, I would love to try one of those. Shame that on internet I can't find that are make these days.

[@drmosaddegh]

Maybe you could find some in Iran, yknow, where they were stolen from

[@LolaASMR]

@@drmosaddeghthese items were purchased by the museum and if you were genuinely concerned then maybe you should consider looking into it before making accusations. The museum takes the time and effort to make this information public and accessible, you might as well use it.

[@ericwest787]

The holes in hollow porcelain objects are to relieve pressure during kiln firing. Part of the manufacturing process.# ask a ceramicist.

[@LaNina_DJ]

All of a sudden I feel the need to have a musical bath rasp.

[@MrFossil367ab45gfyth]

I like the duck one.

[@melonjuice7441]

I wonder if the ones with holes are meant to be filled w hot water?

[@curlyhairdudeify]

"Nano glass" files would be the latest reincarnation of such rasps.

[@heather9328]

Maybe the one with the hole was filled with oil which would then be distributed during the massage ?

[@lynnlytton8244]

Here come the Dallaks! "Exfoliate! Exfoliate!"

[@jeanhawken4482]

Very beautiful

[@TheGrimGunny]

The large tear drop one prolly has the hole to dispense whatever cleaning solution desired, as you scrub.

[@Swankery]

I would assume that they were made hollow so that they would float. I'm curious on how they were made.

[@Swankery]

Wouldn't introducing an air pocket into the kiln process be.. a risk? I'm not versed in pottery but am curious.

[@tg7598]

Just an idea, maybe the Rasps have different rattles to help to identify them if there was a lighting problem or maybe the user was blind

[@thebassassin5507]

You have to put a hole in a large hollow clay sculpture before you fire it don’t you? So it doesn’t explode lol

[@chadillax]

I wonder if some of the workers were blind and that’s why the tools make different noises?

[@nerissacrawford8017]

I probably like the shoe the most.

[@anitchlikadze3451]

Wow💜

[@egyptianpirateninja]

I wonder if they are rattles because maybe they were made for kids baths?? It would make sense given the shapes too. They are playful. But maybe not given some of the big pieces also have it. 🤔 They could have been placed there to prevent cracking in the kiln? Is that a thing? I'm so entrigued now.

[@chewycactus]

Would have loved if she whispered this - amazing nevertheless ❤

[@elenin.3228]

Just out of curiosity, have they been checked for DNA? It might lead to interesting finds...

[@dontthey.]

True! I was wondering how many people might have used those ages ago and was very grateful for the use of gloves😂

[@drmosaddegh]

They should be returned to Iran wtf why is this accepted? These are stolen just like the Cyrus Cylinder

[@somethingblank1589]

@@drmosaddegh bought

[@drmosaddegh]

@@somethingblank1589 From the Black Market? Anyway, I revoke my previous statement because the current Iranian establishment is too irresponsible to take care of these things. Sad.

[@coco_sloth]

@@drmosaddegh That's why we wont give many things back to origin of country, they are all irresponsible as they fight too much. Some People in Egypt want the Rosetta stone back so they can destroy it you know!

[@xquinseyx4719]

i just imagine some rich mf getting ready for tubby time and going don’t forget the ducky lmao

[@magiaistnieje]

I really love the V&A's channel, but I also think these should be in Iran ✨

[@Participant616]

So if I buy a Chinese ornament from a Chinese person in China and ship it to the UK, it actually belongs back in Chinan even though it was bought and sold freely? Save it.

[@tmrwtoas]

hey why don't you guys give these items back to their original countries

[@drmosaddegh]

God help us. Iran needs miracle after miracles right now. Help

[@Likznga]

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[@cjyoung4080]

but how u now its from Iran and not traded in from China?

[@Lucy-fn9rj]

took me a while to realize why this video is by a british museum…

[@acidjesus8716]

I can't fkn sleep while russia bombing my city 😢!!

[@laurajohns1286]

I love all of the asmr at the museum videos, but sadly I can’t tolerate the squeaky sound of the gloves!

[@princesslisamarie7860]

I don't like glove sounds either

[@lykosanubis]

Glove sounds are one of my favorites. 🩵

[@MooneyMan98]

shoe one is killing me, its the middle fingers she should be using not the index finger

[@Gosipa]

More history Asmr, just quieter talking

[@safamohammadi170]

It very interesting how your very proudly showing them when you damn well know they are from iran and they where stolen from us. Wouldn't it be better if you gave it back maybe 🙄.

[@optimisms]

i agree. from an ASMR standpoint i really enjoyed the video but as soon as they were introduced as being from Iran i was wondering how they got from Iran to the UK and whether they have an ethical history or were stolen by colonization and exploitation. i wish museums would start either explaining how an object was ethically obtained or returning them to their countries of origin.

[@carac388]

@@optimisms The object history section on the V&A website for these states that: “This object was purchased in Tehran in 1873, by Robert Murdoch Smith on behalf of the Museum. In his first bulk acquisition for the South Kensington Museum (today the V&A), Murdoch Smith had bought "a considerable collection" of over 100 examples of metalwork, ceramic, inlaid woodwork and textile from different local sources, including French diplomat Emile Charles Bernay and four art-dealers: Nasrullah Dellal, Abu'l-Hassan Dellal, Abdul-Husayn and Reza Kashi of Tehran. Many further acquisitions followed in the years 1873-1878 and 1883-1885, most extensively from the art-dealer Jules Richard, long resident in Tehran.” So these (at least) appear to have been legitimately obtained. I still understand the automatic assumptions though.

[@optimisms]

@@carac388 ooh thanks for sharing! that’s great!

[@gonnabeayogi1445]

How many survive in Iran today?

[@Participant616]

They were bought in a free market, you buffoon. But then you wouldn't know much about freedom, would you.

[@Wutzibutzi100]

The gloves ruin everything for me.

[@lykosanubis]

I LOOOOVE glove noises!

[@bettydraper2034]

wish i could enjoy this video but i just know those beautiful artifacts were violently stolen from iran...shame. edit to add: death to the monarchy btw

[@colonelbipiy5702]

literally this is the only comment i’ve seen that mentions this. death to the monarchy!!!

[@kaceyreed1284]

The object history on their website states that they were purchased in 1873, not stolen. Apparently the man bought lots of random bits and bobs while in Iran, and brought them all back to the museum.

[@e-nglish635]

If you call it asmr, then think about your voice which is not appropriate for asmr at all.

[@michaelat.1697]

You don’t have to whisper for asmr

[@LolaASMR]

Super disagree, but to each their own

[@amyfrosty]

Disagree, asmr is not just whispering. There are different triggers, this is just not a trigger for you.

[@mojosbigsticks]

Some of us can't cope with ASMR. It's good you give a warning in the title, and have sub-titles, but maybe not do so many ASMR videos?

[@princesslisamarie7860]

ASMR is only a small portion of their videos. They do so many others

[@momwhatscooking8892]

They have 702 videos and only 12 or 15 are ASMR. Just saying.

[@debbrunette650]

If you dont like asmr dont watch these. There are plenty of others to choose from.

[@amyfrosty]

There’s hardly any of them, just watch another video.

[@tegantheweird8005]

Alright miss sensitive, get over it and one of their hundreds of other videos that aren’t asmr

[@naheed03]

Whisper would have been better with this one

[@susanmitchell4744]

They are beautiful.