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The Fabulous Biboki weaving of Timor!

Double Sided supplementary weft (or warp?) weave from the Biboki people of Timor.   An antique example: A betel nut bag:   A vintage example:   And a fantastic paper … Continue reading

January 30, 2016 · 1 Comment

A New Museum with a Fabulous Fresh Focus!

A museum or rather an institution that focuses on perpetuating the art amongst the creators … a museum in which the creators can see and learn from the work of … Continue reading

January 25, 2016 · 1 Comment

The Hunger of an Unfulfilled Dream – Mughal Ganjifa Cards

Years ago, in 2006, I met a friend from high school. We used to be very close in school as only girls can be. And then life happened and we … Continue reading

January 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

Hair Ornaments from Asia

Just some photos! Lambani People Silver Braid Ends – that take at least an hour to fix! And help is needed from other women – mother-in-law or sister in law … Continue reading

January 20, 2016 · 1 Comment

Protective Spirits from the Past

  There are Dayak Baby Carriers and then there are Dayak Baby Carriers. Spirits in some recent ones are wearing clothing and jewelry – like vests and underwear!  Maybe it … Continue reading

January 19, 2016 · 1 Comment

Textiles in Ancient Balinese Paintings

Life is full of choices and the worst challenges are choosing between two bad choices or between two good choices. Shall I buy a painting or a textile? Shall I … Continue reading

January 14, 2016 · 2 Comments

A Romance Unfolds through Art

  A love story in an old Bracelet from Qajar Persia. Miniature Paintings on Bone some Gold illuminated, others, copper illuminated!!! Very pretty, very detailed paintings. The story is told … Continue reading

January 11, 2016 · 2 Comments

Superb Colors on Antique Singaraja Textile – Available for Sale

When a place is introduced through somethings produced in that region, chances are that that association lasts for a long time. When a dealer informed me that such and such … Continue reading

January 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

An Enchanted afternoon with a Master Kamasan Artist

A gift of serendipity – an enchanted afternoon with a master artist in Bali:

‘…..I saw framed artworks , some that were old, some not so old, all over the walls…..’

December 31, 2015 · 2 Comments

Book of the Month – Dec 2015

   Superb Reference book!  Dec 2015

December 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daily Art Fix – Antique Dayak Baby Carrier

  ATS- Superbly crafted beaded Dayak Baby carrier from Kalimantan   This is the only one that I have seen that has the 3 rims (upper, left & right) covered … Continue reading

December 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daily Art Fix – Ceremonial Sumatra Weaving

A stunning festive weaving from pre-1900 Sumatra

December 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daily Art Fix

Old Food Covering appropriate for a ceremonial feast! Made of Coconut shell and decorated with sea-shells. Indonesia – probably Sumba. Part of a museum collection   jm Dec 2015   … Continue reading

December 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Celebrate the Sunrise

… with a tribal weaving that has sunrise motifs. In many ways . the final days of the trip spent in Ubud, Jagpati, Kamasan and Denpasar villages were the most … Continue reading

December 23, 2015 · 4 Comments

Lombok Art – for the Ears & Eyes!

Just pictures  of the art of the Sasak tribe from three different locations in Lombok:   And some pieces from the Mataram Museum: And finally an older drummer So much … Continue reading

December 21, 2015 · 1 Comment

Antique Fulani Blanket – Available for Sale

How long can one ignore a whole continent? How long can I turn away saying …I don’t really collect pieces from that place. But I have just realised a moment … Continue reading

December 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daiy Art Fix – A Magnificent Chope Phulkari

A Work of Art from a genius.

December 10, 2015 · 2 Comments

Daily Art Fix – Akha Hilltribe Textile Art – Available for Sale

  Back of an Akha Tunic!   jm Dec 2015

December 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

One Man’s Spice is another Man’s Art

In Afghanistan, decorations used as symbols of auspiciousness  are made out of cloves!! Who in my world would have thought of such a use for a clove or conversely when … Continue reading

December 4, 2015 · 5 Comments

The Best Exotic Kuba Cloth Ever!

Another textile deserving of the title “Best”! I owned one Kuba currency cloth for awhile and have eyed many many pieces since. But none have had as much character as … Continue reading

December 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daily Art Fix – Antique Yao Paintings

Daily Art Fix Antique Yao Paintings from WOVENSOULS.COM     #artfix #art #decor #style #design #interiors #architect #wallart

November 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

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