Outdoor Museums
Could we call it that? Maybe I need to check the definition of a museum. Here’s a fabulous artwork cut out in rock in Sri Lanka: In Kargil there is … Continue reading
Museum City: Stone Art Outdoors / Kathmandu
Some cities have art everywhere you look. The others have museums. When you live surrounded by art, seeing it everywhere you go, without seeking it out, the mentality of the … Continue reading
Staircase to Heaven – The Dambulla Cave Temple
Exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka
Flags of Sri Lanka
Many ancient Sri Lankan kingdoms had distinct flags featuring: Here are images of the collection of ancient flags from the Colombo National Museum: Note that almost all are monochromatic using … Continue reading
A Buginese Wedding in Sulawesi
A Buginese Wedding celebration… Sulawesi, 2024
Mahakumbh – Day 3 / Exhilaration
Day 3 – Experiencing the amazing atmosphere of exhilaration at the maha kumbh.
Mahakumbh – Day 2 / The Sadhus
Maha kumbh Day 2 – first interaction with Sadhus & Saints
The Maha Kumbh – 400 million people & me
Maha Kumbh mela with WOVENSOULS
Art in Architecture / Toraja
All old cultures have developed their own aesthetic identity over time. There is a certain preference for colors and shapes and materials. And over time the designs that develop come … Continue reading
Toraja Tales
Awhile ago, through a long ceremonial textile that had a row of musicians on it, I got my first serious exposure to Toraja, its culture and its textiles. The museums … Continue reading
Exhibition: “Confluence — Hindu Art from Indonesia” by Wovensouls
Dates: Oct 24th, 2023 — Nov 25th 2023 Where: Link The historical connection between India and Indonesia is well documented. We have the legend Boeeta Bandaan from Odisha, India that … Continue reading
Costumes of Tibet
A few decades ago, thousands of Tibetans moved to Himachal Pradesh, India and settled down there along with the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala and the surrounding areas have since assumed a … Continue reading
Student Monks at Norbulingka Monastery
Student Monks begin their learning of Buddhist scriptures at a young age. Sitting amongst them as they chant in an atmosphere of scent and vapors of yak butter lamps in … Continue reading
Folk Music Concert on the Street, Hanoi
Sharing some pictures of a lovely evening at a street concert outside a temple in Hanoi It did not matter that I stood or sat on a rock. All that … Continue reading
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
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
Sounds of Silence
A leisurely rowing through the silence of Kashmir .
Santhal Folk Dance, Bengal
Seen in Murshidabad during Durga Puja 2022 As usual, tribal culture is inclusive – every individual is invited to participate – irrespective of any segregating parameter of age, marital status … Continue reading
The Use of A Chandarvo Textile
I’ve collected Gujarat Textiles for decades. And have come across many ‘canopy’ textiles for sale – that are used as a cover over the goddess deity during ceremonies. Further my … Continue reading
Navratri Garba Dances
A little culture from my own life! Navratri is a festival of 9 nights in honor of Durga or Amba that is celebrated with dances in Gujarat. Gujjus love this … Continue reading
