Lifestyle & Beliefs of the Dard Aryan Ethnic Group of Ladakh
“It happens when it happens” Time is not a rare commodity and leisure is a luxury that all enjoy. ‘It happens when it happens’. No hurry. No time crunch. No … Continue reading
The Magnificent 11th Century Lamayuru Monastery – A photoessay
The Monastery Student Monks doing their laundry. And finally an invitation to lunch of Rajam & Rice with the student monks! Food for the Soul, Food for the … Continue reading
An Adventure on the mighty Indus River
The road to the Dard village wound along the Indus river. We saw several bridges along the way. And I was also shown a few hand pulled rope carriages that … Continue reading
Dances of the Dard Aryan People
The morning after we arrived, the village gathered together to arrange a small celebration. After several cups of butter tea and sweet tea with biscuits everyone helped each other to … Continue reading
Costume & Jewelry Culture of the Dard Aryan People, Himalayas
It seems to me that all Himalayan cultures have spectacular costumes! One that stands out as distinct and unique is the Dard ethnic group in NorthWest India. Spread over a … Continue reading
Living with a Dard Family
Sitting in a train in the city or a plane I often see people whose faces or expressions or language intrigue me. And I wonder what their lives must be … Continue reading
Aryan Diaries
My first trip to Ladakh in 2011 was an extravagant visual feast of culture. As a first-time viewer I was dazzled and overwhelmed so much that I could barely differentiate … Continue reading
FANTASTIC BAWAN BAGH PHULKARI – A WEDDING TEXTILE
A Bagh (phulkari) textile with 52 motifs created by the family as a canopy for the bride. Created by reverse embroidery!! Precision AND creativity! Art AND craft!! All while working … Continue reading
CALANGUTE GOA – BEACH RESORT PROPERTY FOR LONG RENTAL
If you plan to live in Goa in the heart of Goa’s most happening beach town Calangute, for a long period – do have a look at the long-rental properties … Continue reading
Small Town Magic – In Mega Mumbai
A few charming scenes from Mumbai that are also charming and contain the warmth of small town life. The difference between awe and disgust is simply our own attitude. jm … Continue reading
Small Town magic – The Best Street Food
I am not usually prone to making comments about ‘best’ since it is realistically not possible to test it all before making such a declaration that would be true. … Continue reading
Turquoise Art – The Blue Veil of Ladakh
An unusual Museum Quality Perak headdress from the Purang / Burang region. Authentic heirloom peraks are extreme,y rare now and among Peraks Purang Peraks are the rarest to find. The … Continue reading
Small Town Magic – Travelling Bakery
Who could have imagined the charm that lies in the small towns of India? A travelling bakery in a busy market. jm Aug 2013
Small Town Magic – Cycle Rickshaws
Another mini photo-essay: This man who wheeled me around _ I wonder what his life has been like. Was it easy? Was he treated well by the people he served? … Continue reading
Small Town Magic
Be prepared to be completely delighted by the unexpected in the small towns of India. A few shots of fun walks in the bazaar that can provide endless entertainment IF … Continue reading
The Fantastic Skeypuk Jewelry of Himalayan Interiors
The mystery of how coral got to the Himalayas has many explanations yet the mind continues to meander into the past seeking confirmations. While the mind continues to thirst for … Continue reading
Gypsy Nomad Herder Women of Rajasthan
The job of herding is done by women in many of the tribes in Rajasthan. Where are the men? jm Aug 2013
I wish I could do that
Things I wish I could do…. A simple bucket list All photos have been taken by me on various trips in the past 3 years. These and more … Continue reading
Handsome Turbans of Western India
A few photos from my old travel albums The complete album with full size images may be viewed at WOVENSOULS.COM jm Aug 2013
Animals in our Lives
A few photos from my older travel albums: View more images in full size in the Cultural Image Library on WOVENSOULS.COM jm
Forts in the Konkan Coast, India
A few photos of Konkan Forts: View all the images (in full size) on the parent website WOVENSOULS.COM jm Aug 2013
