Discovering Pearls
The Pearl is not new to most of us. I got to know the pearl as a child, watching others wear them and through the many ‘plastic’ pearl chains acquired … Continue reading
Pearl in an Oyster
A few photos of extracting pearls. The process was simple. Wedge in the butter knife, use it as a lever to pry the oyster open and behold the pearl! Just … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | Hilltribes
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WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | Tibet & Himalayas
This page showcases some of the Tibetan & Himalayan textiles from the Wovensouls Collection. To view the dozen or so assets please visit WOVENSOULS.com linked here. jm July 2013
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | Borneo
This page is a showcase and some of the best Dayak textiles of Borneo from the Wovensouls Collection have been displayed here. To view the detailed images please visit WOVENSOULS.com … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | Persian Rugs
This page showcases rugs from the Wovensouls Collection. To view the detailed images please visit WOVENSOULS.com linked here. Prices may be requested from jaina@wovensouls.com. To view the detailed images or … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | India
This page is a showcase and some of the best Indian textiles from the Wovensouls Collection have been displayed here. To view the detailed images please visit WOVENSOULS.com linked here. … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | South Asia
This page showcases some of the Tibetan & Himalayan textiles from the Wovensouls Collection. To view the dozen or so assets please visit WOVENSOULS.com linked here. These are just a … Continue reading
The Dowry
This is a much maligned concept in the context of India. It need not be. A few facts: A large part of India has a bride price – where the … Continue reading
Dowry of A Mother’s Love – The Bagh Textile of Punjab
THE DOWRY A young girl leaves her home to join another family of which she knows very little. She has spent her childhood and early youth sheltered within the large … Continue reading
The Amazing Women Divers of Jeju
When I speak about the mermaids divers to Korea to people, everyone seems to know about these amazing women already. But the first time I heard of them was on … Continue reading
Snake Wine in Okinawa
A port stop and a shore excursion turn out to be a lesson in wine culture! A few phone photos of Okinawa street culture first : There’s … Continue reading
Adornments beyond compare – Tribal Jewelry of Nagaland
Even though the young & the rich get allured into buying gems and jewelry by big brands that add very little value by stamping a brand name on it and … Continue reading
Textile Art of Gujarat
I grew up in the Gujarati community of traders. A community in which the critical success factor is ‘data mining’ within the community. Fathers, father’s brothers, mother’s brothers, neighbourhood elders, … Continue reading
Antique Persian Afshar Bird Rug – what was she thinking?
Woven by tribal women, during the course of their day, after taking care of their household and their family, this category of Persian rugs is a source of stimulation. So … Continue reading
Akha Hilltribe Costume Art
The fragility of the Akha hilltribe culture is most poignantly presented in a book ‘Peoples of the Golden Triangle’. Ironically, the two people who wrote this book were missionaries in … Continue reading
Goan Fisherman’s tale – traditional wisdom, traditional fishing
While one half of the world chases efficiency and big money, Goa continues to chase the perfect life. Afternoon siestas are still not traded for earnings. I have been turned … Continue reading
The Konark Sun Temple – Celebration of Life
“Except for life there is no other God…” Imagine a temple built to worship life, a temple built to joyously celebrate life itself, this temple would look like the Sun … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE : Wovensouls Website migration
The Wovensouls webgallery of antique textiles, antique jewelry and antique folk art has been redesigned and has moved to a new hosting server. The content is now available HERE. Acquire … Continue reading
