To Choose or to Not Choose! Innovation in Swat Hazara Textiles
“Alice came to a fork in the road. ‘Which road do I take?’ she asked. ‘Where do you want to go?’ responded the Cheshire Cat. ‘I don’t know,’ Alice answered. … Continue reading
Triangles of Passion – A Special Textile
A Bagh textile with a thousand triangles – created with love and passion
Love is Blind – Color-Blind | A Lesson in Love & Textile Art
When one studies and examines an object as often as one breathes, it is hard to be blind to its flaws. But yet, with a little insight & imagination, it … Continue reading
We all love a good story! – Street Photo – Lambani Gypsies
We all love a good story! We all love some details of other lives. This inherent trait of humans across cultures is probably one of the biggest advantages of the … Continue reading
Transport in the Olden Days
I have not travelled in ANY of these! Or even SEEN any in use! 1. A hand-pushed Rickshaw 2. A rough Palkhi 3. A Palkhi 4. A Bullock with wheels? … Continue reading
Equal Rights for Men – Wedding Textiles of a Rabari Groom!
Over the years, my friends and I have lamented over the lack of variety in the clothes we bought for our sons. Those of us fortunate to have daughters were … Continue reading
Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya – Immortal Mr. Lee Kuan Yew
asato ma sat gamaya tamaso ma jyotir gamaya mrityorma amritam gamaya In the moment of untruth let me see the truth In the moment of darkness let me see light, … Continue reading
Going Solo Again
Another speaking assignment – another fantastic cruise ship and a whole lot of new places waiting to be seen! A month ago I was in the Andaman Seas – stopping … Continue reading
A Woman’s Love – Gangaur Festival, Rajasthan
There are a thousand tests of a woman’s love for her man. One is the Gangaur festival – where out of love, a woman fasts for her husband and then … Continue reading
The Rich Bow to the Poor – Images of Myanmar
The rich bow to the poor as they donate money to the monks in Myanmar. There is no attitude of arrogance or of self-indulgent generosity. They rich bow to the … Continue reading
Palindrome Embroidery – Textile Art from the Past
An article on Double Sided Embroidery from the North-West Indian Subcontinent. [click to view the PDF] PALINDROME EMBROIDERY MASTERPIECES – TEXTILE ART FROM THE PAST The pieces shown in the … Continue reading
Photographing the Spirit
The Difficulty of capturing the spirit of glossy Silk in a photograph
Burning Ghats – May the Soul Rest in Peace
Death – a subject no one likes to talk about even though it is the only certainty and MUST be dealt with. So I will not talk about it here. … Continue reading
Art with a Message – Balinese Painting
So many messages – so much to interpret. In these paintings it is clearly known that there is a message being communicated. The Art is secondary – the message is … Continue reading
Born Free ……A Group of 4 Textiles with a Wild Spirit!
Born free, as free as the wind blows As free as the grass grows Born free to follow your heart Live free and beauty surrounds you The world still astounds … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix – Home Decor 6
An idea for decorating walls with Textile Art Framed Antique Patan Patola Sari as wall decor. View the Textile Artwork on Wovensouls wall decor, office decor, corporate decor, interiors, interior … Continue reading
Naga Shells – Nocte Naga Portrait
Portrait of a Nocet Naga girl with traditional costume
Purpose of Life
“For the mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for. Without a concrete idea of what he is living for, man … Continue reading
Tribal Motifs from Rajasthan – Fusion of Logical Geometry & Art
I love the simplicity of thought! View the complete shawls here jm Mar 2015
A Banjara Pot Cushion from Odisha
Art from Daily Life among the Banjaras from Odisha.
Ideology of a Nomadic Life
The general belief is that a nomadic life is a forced choice but on the contrary it is a preferred way of life. Read more…
