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Ceremonial Tibetan Dance at Dring Ri

A small video clip of a ritual dance at Dring Ri near Shigatse in Tibet. Note the headdress of the women:   A similar old headdress with coral, turquoise  unusual … Continue reading

September 5, 2019 · Leave a comment

The Goldsmith’s Craft

In another life that I lived within this life I had a little venture called IQ Club. Had a lot of fun creating a brain-games-based workshop for kids. The parents … Continue reading

December 6, 2018 · 2 Comments

Wealth of  Ladakh 

Photos of photo prints of women wearing traditional jewelry at festivals.  The magnificentv Petak headdress has been discussed earlier.  But the  others have not received enough attention!  Here are sone … Continue reading

May 28, 2018 · Leave a comment

The Weight of Commitment 

The weight of this token of commitment is about 100grams. Of Gold. !!! In case you are underwhelmed … here is a similar piece displayed in the V & A … Continue reading

January 31, 2018 · Leave a comment

Art with Cloves! Available for Sale

Unbelievable creativity! Who would imagine that cloves can be used to create art!

May 28, 2017 · Leave a comment

Old Silver Opium Hafeem Box – Available for Sale

Available for Sale: Old Silver Opium Box

January 18, 2017 · Leave a comment

Old Tribal Beaded Hair Ornaments for a Child – Available for Sale

Handmade Beaded Hair ornaments for a child. How are these worn? These are fastened to the hair at the level of the eyes – somewhat like blinkers perhaps? Here is … Continue reading

December 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Banjara Pot Cushion from Odisha

Art from Daily Life among the Banjaras from Odisha.

March 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

And we thought ornaments were only for people? Traditional Animal Adornments

And we thought ornaments and clothing were only for humans? A few vintage & antique examples of traditional adornments for the beloved farm animals. 1. Large Necklaces for a pair … Continue reading

December 12, 2013 · 2 Comments

Mystical Gold Ornaments from the past

When I look at some  of the ornaments from the past, they leave me awestruck! The art & craft within them is doubtlessly stunning. But beyond that, there is an … Continue reading

November 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

October 28, 2013 · 5 Comments

A Large Heirloom Ladakhi Skeypuk Necklace

Made primarily of the much valued coral and the turquoise that is very popular in the region, This Skyepuk has a large Ghau amulet box encrusted with turquoise. A very … Continue reading

October 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

WOVENSOULS | Antique Jewelry | Tribal and Ethnic

This page showcases some of the old tribal and ethnic collectible jewelry from the Wovensouls Collection. The art and the symbolism contained in tribal pieces is breathtaking. JM AUG 2013

August 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

WOVENSOULS | Antique Jewelry | Silver

This page showcases some of the old silver collectible jewelry from the Wovensouls Collection.  The diversity of style and form in silver is certain to please even the mature collector. … Continue reading

August 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Pearls in Tibet’s past – The elaborate Headdresses of Tibetan Noblewomen

My first exposure to Tibet was in 2007 when I took my second solo trip. The trip through Tibet’s rural hinterland to the Everest base camp, through Xigatse and Gyantse … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · 7 Comments

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