Welcoming Laxmi & Vishnu
Just look at the great detail in their textiles and ornaments! The goddess’s skirt – Sampot? And the male costume: And all the ornaments! In one of my … Continue reading
DAILY ART FIX – AN ARTWORK A DAY
An addict constantly needs a fix to keep him stable. Me – in moments of extreme stress I find solace & peace in viewing works of traditional art. In normal … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Jewelry | Khmer Bronze
This page showcases some of the Khmer bronze jewelry from the Wovensouls Collection. These pieces from the 11th-13th century are intriguingly heavy pieces. View the complete set with detailed images … Continue reading
WOVENSOULS | Antique Textiles | South Asia
This page showcases some of the Tibetan & Himalayan textiles from the Wovensouls Collection. To view the dozen or so assets please visit WOVENSOULS.com linked here. These are just a … Continue reading
ANNOUNCEMENT : Wovensouls to hold first major Live Auction in April 2013
Live Auctioneers will host the first major auction of Wovensouls on April 6th, 10am California Time. Important pieces of textile art and folk art from Tibet and a few other … Continue reading
The Threads of Khmer History – a ‘Warped’ look at the Temples of Angkor
History of textile art & adornments from Angkor Wat
Cambodian Ikat Weaves
From the textiles of Angkor Wat we move to the 19th century where we find documentation by colonial rulers about Khmer textiles. Fourteen religious paintings on cotton cloth, suspended vertically … Continue reading
Alternate Sexuality Traditions – 1, The Khmers
PREFACE This is a collection of readings from various sources. Each article throws some light on alternative social systems. They intrigue because they are different from models known to me … Continue reading
