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Traditional Architecture & Art in the Houses of South India
How can a house that is so simple, serene and peaceful be the cause of the debilitating greed that arises in me when I view it? Every house that I … Continue reading →
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Costumes from Mongolia – A Peep into the Past
A discussion on a forum board opened my eyes to the details that form part of the background of paintings. In this particular case, the forum discussed rugs in the … Continue reading →
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Okinawa Ryukyu Diaries
A walk through a traditional Ryukyu Village, Okinawa, Japan Grace of a Ryukyu Weaver, Okinawa Dancing to the Drums of Ryukyu Traditional Sugar Mill, Ryukyu Okinawa
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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A walk through the Panaji Fish Market
Posting a mini photo essay while I travel: jm Aug 2013
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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
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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
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A walk through a traditional Ryukyu Village, Okinawa, Japan
Ryukyu Kingdom – Wikipedia says it existed between the 15th & 19th century. A walk through a village in Okinawa that has been reconstructed by transporting century old houses from … Continue reading →
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Behind Bars – Imprisoning the Mind
A life of austerity, a life of self-imposed restrictions. Leading to a life of contentment. Of enlightenment. Of peace. jm Aug 2013
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