Daily Art Fix – Colors of Anatolia
I have been dreaming about the border of this fragment of 2 halves of this 19th century kilim ever since I laid eyes on it! So much … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix
Motifs from the 16th century Usak Carpet From the Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art, Istanbul Jm June 2015
One Textile – Many Motifs
As I obsess over this gorgeous Kilim I am noticing more & more of its virtues that make me love it even more. Here I’m sharing some of the pictures … Continue reading
Sad Story – Vanished Art
Sad observation made by a housewife who, like all the other housewives of that era. embroidered extensively in her lifetime*. [From the biography of Mrs. Krishen found in S. S. … Continue reading
Auctions of Interest – Bonhams June 9, 2015
Islamic & Indian Art June 9, 2015 Offering a treasure-filled catalogue that made me stop at several lots of paintings, manuscripts and objects – a deeper look is bound to … Continue reading
External Article – Exploring the History of Africans in India through Paintings
A superb note exploring paintings and documents that reveal the presence of Africans in India over the centuries: Read it here jm May 2015 External Article – Exploring the History … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix – Persian Manuscript Covers
PAIR OF OLD PERSIAN PAINTED MANUSCRIPT BOOK COVER BINDINGS – LACQUERED PAPIER MACHE See more pictures here
Daily Art Fix – Tile Art
Art in our surroundings: Somewhere in Chinatown, Singapore jm May 2015
Across the Universe – A Bridge to the Other World
Each of us has wondered at some time or another about what happens when we die. Too many questions that have no answers. And then along come the religious bosses … Continue reading
The Purpose of Art
Welcome to WOVENSOULS.COM jm April 2015 The Purpose of Art
The Magic of Making Silk Fiber
Watching fine silk fibers being drawn out of a silkworm pupa is captivating & magical! If the world were to begin again, and no one knew about silk, would I … Continue reading
The Art of Spirituality
In my childhood I had heard my grandma say that there are four stages in one’s life a. The Stage of Bacherlorhood – a life of study, a life of … Continue reading
A Glimpse of Heaven | Antique Yao Paintings
Imagine a small community of two million people spread across a few thousand kilometers, living a life that straddles two radically different worlds – the life of their ancestors and … Continue reading
Silken Bridges to Fairy Tale Dreams | Swat Pillow Cases
The valleys of Swat / Hazara and neighboring areas have faced incessant turmoil. Yet, or perhaps because of that turmoil, the human spirit looks inward and finds ways to create … Continue reading
Lines of Symphony – Textile Art
“My soul is a hidden orchestra; I know not what instruments, what fiddlestrings and harps, drums and tamboura I sound and clash inside myself. All I hear is the symphony.” … Continue reading
Walk Alone – Ekla Cholo
Be not Afraid to Walk Alone “If no one answers your call, Then walk alone, (be not afraid) walk alone my friend If no one talks to you, O my … Continue reading
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
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
Naga Shells – Nocte Naga Portrait
Portrait of a Nocet Naga girl with traditional costume
