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An external link to start the week with! Link May 2017

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The process of putting the rings on the neck of girls from he Long Neck Karen Tribe

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I have grown up in Mumbai …. in a neighborhood that was made of up mainly Maharashtrian and Gujarati residents (us). I learnt both language even before I knew what … Continue reading →

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Connected to our roots through the amazing Shigmo folk festival parade in Panaji. Proud of all the regular people participating so wholeheartedly in this parade Proud of the absence of … Continue reading →

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Choosing is wedding dress can be tough - especially when each is a stunning work of textile art. Presenting a few vintage and antique bridal dresses from the Swat Valley region

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A glimpse of the music by the Bauls the wandering minstrels of Bengal

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In most places around the globe, the world has imprisoned men in clothing of plain colors - colors that ensure that the wearers melt into the background. The most they are allowed is a strip of color in the form of a tie. [But don't be fooled - it is mostly lip-service - out of the 5 feet of fabric, only about 1 foot is allowed to peep through from under the coat!! ]

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  “Pot Cushions? What on earth is a Pot Cushion?  And why would anyone put embroidery on it?!” This is the incredulous response of my friend – raised in the … Continue reading →

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