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Book – Himalayan Treasures

It is nice to see a new book on a subject that is of interest. And it is even nicer to receive a mention in tje ‘Acknowledgements’ page! To be … Continue reading

January 18, 2020 · Leave a comment

Book Recommendation

A good place to start! Jaina Mishra Singapore        

September 17, 2018 · Leave a comment

Book Recommendation – Bhutan Weavings

August 24, 2018 · 3 Comments

Collections! 

On this cloudy rainy morning my morning-tea companion on tbe terrace is Alexander.  And other great minds.  And lest I as a collector get carried away and think of myself … Continue reading

May 29, 2018 · Leave a comment

Tales the Phra Malai Thai Manuscripts tell!

It will be years before I will be able to understand all the stories contained in the few Phra Malai manuscripts that I’ve seen! Some are stories from the life … Continue reading

September 17, 2017 · Leave a comment

Book Recommendation – Yao Culture & Art

   “How to make the Universe Right” The book goes into the spiritual practices of the Yao people. The deep  reliance on the supporting art used makes the book very … Continue reading

September 22, 2016 · 1 Comment

Book Recommendation

Textiles of Afghanistan

January 17, 2016 · Leave a comment

Book of the Month – Dec 2015

   Superb Reference book!  Dec 2015

December 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Book of the Month – June 2015

This landmark book on the subject is now on its way to me. Cannot wait to read it!

June 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Book worth exploring ….

“Peonies and Pagodas Embroidered Parsi Textiles” This book seems interesting… jm May 2015

May 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Book of the Month – April 2015

The last book I picked up – a world bestseller – did not hold my attention. I had to drop it half way. My teachers used to say we must … Continue reading

April 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

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

March 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Book Recommendation of the Month – February 2015

This covers the authors own experiences and also summarises the interesting notes of 19th and early 20th century travelers who explored Afghanistan, Mongolia, Arabia and a few more places. Several … Continue reading

February 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Book of the Month – Jan 2015

A 248 page coffee table book with 243 good photographs! Happy reading! jm Jan 2015

January 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Auctions of Interest

Some beautiful pieces that caught my eye in the upcoming auctions: 1.Miniature Painting, Rajasthan | Treasures of Asia | Auctionata | Sept 4th, 2014 2. India, photographs – Indian textiles … Continue reading

August 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

‘Time Travel’ Tour Operators

Travellers can go to anyplace they want – Harbin or Kyoto or Sunderbans… The only limitation they face is that the destination can be experienced only in the ‘present’ moment. … Continue reading

August 13, 2010

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