antique art

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 →

Seen at the magnificent Mumbai Airport Museum. Cannot get enough of this airport! jm April 2019

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Adapted from my talk on the subject Tibetan astrology borrows from Hindu constructs as well as Chinese constructs. Through artworks, let us explore the Chinese astrological model with its 12 … Continue reading →

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Art Fix for the Day - Two Rumals with double-sided embroidery!

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“Gulposh kabhi itraaye kahin Mehke to nazar aa jaaye kahin” Only the brilliant A. R. Rahman’s lyrics are appropriate for this outstanding masterpiece from Kohistan. “A flower may try to … Continue reading →

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Just when I'd thought I'd seen the complete range of the niche textile art from Swat Valley, along comes a piece that challenges that belief and nudges me out of my smug stupor.  - Exploring a Rare Swat Valley Artwork

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In awe of an antique Benarasi Sari with real silver sari!

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