Song of a Bhopa
On a recent trip to a small town in Himachal Pradesh I came across this little family far way from their home. The Ravanhatta musical instrument is a signature of … Continue reading
The Meeta Project – The Story
In 2021, inspired by Michael Asher & Wilfred Thesiger’s writings, I made a plan to spend time with camel herders, for a few days. This could only be realised through … Continue reading
Rajasthan Village Diaries – 2021
I used to think that there is not enough time in one’s life to visit any place a second time. But there is. Some places are just not made for … Continue reading
Quality Time with Camel Herders
Just a whole lot of beautiful moments with beautiful people
A Manganiyaar Concert
It was the evening after I’d arrived into the small town with a population of 50000. Am supposed to head out to the rural area in the morning. A casual … Continue reading
An Interesting Anecdote….. Dowry
In a recent conversation with one of my rural friends, we were speaking about a tribe that lives mainly in the desert of Rajasthan. He told me of the unique … Continue reading
Motifs from Rajasthan – Textiles & Architecture
The sacred geometry seen in textiles is also seen in the architectural wall art of Rajasthan… read more
Desert Art – Motifs of the Bishnoi People
How can one not love this art? In my few trips to Rajasthan I’ve not had the good fortune of seeing these in-situ .. being worn by the Bishnoi women. … Continue reading
Just another day in India
And while real rural India wears gorgeous clothes as daily wear, in urban India I am wearing blue jeans… Sigh! jm December 2018
Wearing Art – Bhil Tribal Earrings
Travel results in exposure. Exposure to the lifestyles of others. And to the Art within that lifestyle. Exposure results in desires. Desires result in quests. Quests can be classified loosely into 3 … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix -Sindh Dowry Embroidery
Bless the woman who made this!! A great way to start my day …. with a dose of beauty – gives the heart a small positive kickstart! Sept 2017
More Strength to the Camel’s Back!
Here’s a beauty that will strengthen the proverbial camel’s back …. With something so gorgeous to call his own, no last straw will ever have the strength to break his … Continue reading
The honor of meeting Padma Shri Award Winner – Shri Shreelal Joshi
A trip to Bhilwara Rajasthan. Singapore – Mumbai by air. Mumbai to Udaipur by air. Udaipur to Bhilwara by road. Cabs to the airport, airport waits, security checks, luggage hassles … Continue reading
Rajasthan Tribal Costume
Regular Costume of a woman from Rajasthan belonging to the Garasia tribe – one of the numerous tribes in Rajasthan. Am wondering how many of us can carry off that … 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
Postcards from Rajasthan
Postcards (or rather the e-version – Whatsapp Images) from Rajasthan. Sent by the remarkable Narayan Gadhvi, a young man who lives in the desert city of Jaisalmer and was pivotal … Continue reading
From the ‘Barren’ Sands of Rajasthan
From the desert sands of Rajasthan – often called ‘barren’ and ‘unproductive’. . . . . Barren? Well then how does one explain these? These amazing tribal works of art … Continue reading
Tribal Motifs from Rajasthan – Fusion of Logical Geometry & Art
I love the simplicity of thought! View the complete shawls here jm Mar 2015
Women of the World – Garasia Tribe
Click to see more images of the colorful tribe! jm March 2015
Wool Art of a Different Type!
Camel Wool Art – found in Haryana & Rajasthan: A photo that came to me on Whatsapp advertising the Desert Festival in Bikaner, Rajasthan!
Traditional Rajasthan Home – Patwaon ki Haveli – Jaisalmer
A place where the walls do not need art. Because the walls ARE art. The ceilings ARE art. Was it such a bad thing that women did not step out … Continue reading
