Hazaron Khwahishein Aisi … Garden of A Thousand Desires
A thousand desires – a thousand blooms … Rare green base in a Swat textile – the first ever in my experience! With silk so fine that it looks like … Continue reading
Surya Namaskar – Glory be to the Sun | Traditional Indian Jewelry
Jewelry designed in the likeness of a burst of sunrays – as a salute to the Sun. Surya Namaskar! Glory be to the Sun! The Surya Namaskar Kadaa [Bangle] Traditional Indian … Continue reading
Women of the World – Garasia Tribe
Click to see more images of the colorful tribe! jm March 2015
A Child Gives Birth to a Mother
When a child is born – so is the mother! *** Some women knit for their babies. Others embroider. And we have works of love being created, as the woman … Continue reading
Mirroring a Mirror | Photos of Antique Paintings that depict Life
In the course of my travels I have come across fantastic murals and paintings that I have photographed and am sharing here to bring them out beyond their walls. Most … Continue reading
Antique Rajasthan Shawl – V&A Collection
Superb shawl from Sindh / Rajasthan from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Early 20th century Collection of the late Mr Justice Feroze Nana, given to the … Continue reading
Superfine Weft Warp Embroidery from Kohistan
Embroidery from the Kohistan people never fails to intrigue me. Someday I want to watch them do it. The Kohistani shawl has two separate layers that are stitched along one … Continue reading
Wool Art of a Different Type!
Camel Wool Art – found in Haryana & Rajasthan: A photo that came to me on Whatsapp advertising the Desert Festival in Bikaner, Rajasthan!
Let’s play with Elephants Today! – A Fairy Tale in a Textile!
“Let’s play with our elephants today” said one little girl to another. And the birds joined them at play on their unicycles made of flowers! But one little bird felt … Continue reading
Book Recommendation – March 2015: Baby Carriers
A link to an online book published by the Taiwan Government. The text is not in English but there is material that we all understand – the images. The link … Continue reading
