Goan Folk Art – Tulsi Pots
Goa is known for its beaches …but over the years its numerous hidden attractions have revealed themselves to me, slowly, one at a time, ensuring that I remain in love … Continue reading
Panaji to Sindhudurg Sea Fort and back
If you are considering going to Sindhudurg Sea Fort, you’d look at the map, find Sindhudurg on it and then head for it….but that would be a mistake! If you … Continue reading
Beautiful People – the Eunuch community of Bombay
Eunuchs have been mentioned in the Mahabharata, in tales from the Mughal times and from ancient China. In all of these they played a role in royal and noble homes. … Continue reading
Layer upon layer upon layer…
First there were the tribes. And they had a way of life…one in which they had hardship and struggles, and they made articles of lasting beauty in that environment. Today … Continue reading
The Dhunuchi Dance at Durga Puja
I first experienced this dance through one of the most beautiful Hindi films of this decade – Parineeta. This dance is performed at the Durga Puja – a hindu festival … Continue reading
Textile Art Photography
Today an idea descended upon me as I walked by the water….. A project that converges the twin streams of traditional textiles and photography…. I have with me a gorgeous … Continue reading
Pottery Art from Africa
Just a few pictures of naive pottery art from Africa …. other art forms… and finally some signature motifs: jm october 2010
A Common Language …..a fallacy
In travelling the world, we think that if we know the language of the other person, we will be able to understand his words. My experiences have borne out that … Continue reading
