Vintage Photos of Spinning Wheels
It is fascinating to see how these basic devices were deeply embedded into daily lives of women and today most wouldn’t have clue about their use. A few photos from … Continue reading
Rangdum Monastery – An unplanned visit
On a trip to Ladakh a few years ago, a plan was made to visit Zanskar. On account of my family group joining me back in the capital city of … Continue reading
Museum Walk: Mataram Museum, Indonesia
Just a quick post with photos from the Mataram museum in Lombok Indonesia (an island east of Bali). Presenting over 100 photos taken with an old phone camera in 2015. … Continue reading
1675 Gorgeous Red & WHite Phulkari Floral Thirma with Borders
Art for the Soul Beautiful Thirma Bagh with scattered red silk blooms strewn across a white field The double borders with different design / motifs gives this a very striking … Continue reading
Museum Walk – Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan Museum in Singapore explores the history of Peranakan cultures in Singapore as well as other Peranakan communities in South East Asia through it’s artifacts. Known for beadwork textiles … Continue reading
A Caucasian Dragon Zileh like no other
Once again serendipity strikes and brings a stunner into my life. Dragon Zilehs / Sileh / Zili rugs form the South Caucasus are easy to find online. But all the … Continue reading
