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Amazing Qashqai Tribal Rug
A RARE green medallion
Animal Figures
And Human figures ...
in this antique Qashqai tribal rug:
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Rare Figurative Chelaberd Eagle Kazak Rug
A rare figurative antique Kazak rug with human and animal motifs.
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New Arrival: Rare Red Phulkari
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A Monumental Antique Zileh Soumac Embroidered Rug
New Arrival: A Monumental Zileh Textile Artwork
Himalayan Art – Crowns of the Buddhist Priests
A decade ago I witnessed the Losar ceremonies over 3 days in Lingdum monastery in Sikkim. Witnessing the head priest leading the group of monks and young novitiates through the … Continue reading
The Circle of Life ~ Antique Kantha Motif
CIRCLE OF LIFE Welcoming a new cycle … A fresh year, a clean slate ….a new beginning. Let’s move on, let’s leave behind the old, let’s make more memories, let’s … Continue reading
Season’s Greetings
Wishing you a thousand desires… …. and the fulfillment of many! *** jaina mishra wovensouls.com
The Art of Buddhist Manuscript Sutra Covers
There is culture and then there is art. And it is by standing on the bridge between the two, that I derive the most pleasure. Here is a little note … Continue reading
Soul
SOUL / ATMA Of all the textiles that I have loved, this antique Qashqai dowry rug has been closest to me because of the SOUL or ATMA that the weaver … 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
Leaves of Autumn – A Visual Study of Kashmir Boteh
Autumn leaves from Kashmir...
Wild Life
Living with wild animals – a red leopard with spots in two colors, a yellow-headed gazelle, a striped vulture and many many others – can be very stimulating. Lots of … Continue reading