Motifs from Rajasthan – Textiles & Architecture
The sacred geometry seen in textiles is also seen in the architectural wall art of Rajasthan… read more
What is this Figurative Weft Ikat?
Any idea? Nearly 5 metres long this textile has motifs of boats, people, animals and unrecognisable creatures. Acquired from a late Canadian collector who acquired it from the Indonesian archipelago … Continue reading
Krishna’s Raas Lila in Silk Embroidery
Art Fix for the Day – Two Rumals with double-sided embroidery!
Beauty of The Checkerboard
Checkerboards are simple forms. Not much creativity needed to create these basic geometric forms. It could even be said that checkerboard motifs are born during one’s lazier creative moments. But … Continue reading
Soldiers in Silk – Guns & Roses
This mesmerising silk Amli embroidery on a square pashmina shawl is from the 1800s and depicts soldiers circling around a thriving establishment. Note the deliberately highlighted flowers (roses?) amidst the … Continue reading
The Astitva Project – A Report on the Micro Project in Ladakh – Chapter 2
The Story They say that ‘when the weight of the paperwork equals the weight of the plane, the plane will fly’ – stressing the importance of the planning that must … Continue reading
Daily Art Fix – Pathan Embroidery
A Pathan tablecloth with motifs that are seen even in the forehead-tattoos of Pathani women. ❤️ jm Sept 2016
Mathematics Lessons or Works of Textile Art?
MATH & ART The subjects of math and art are perceived to be orthogonal and mutually exclusive. The left brain-right brain theorists have us believe that in general, an individual … Continue reading
Textile Art of Myanmar – Weaving in SOHO
“SOHO” stands for Small Office, Home Office. It is a hybrid apartment for residential and commercial purposes and allows people to work and live in the same house. Although popularised … Continue reading
ANTIQUE TEXTILE NEWS – Kimono Exhibition
“Kimono – A MODERN HISTORY” METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART September 27, 2014–January 19, 2015
AN ARTWORK A DAY – Rustic Theli from Gujarat
To be added on wovensouls.com soon
AN ARTWORK A DAY – Central Asian Skull Cap
To be added soon to wovensouls.com
