Art Kaleidoscope

. These are words that I live by. These are words that this gorgeous lady that I photographed years ago also probably lived by: . The experiences & the memories … Continue reading →

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It appears to me from media, from the TV shows, films and music, especially those from Hollywood & Bollywood, that the world today is obsessed and preoccupied with matters of … Continue reading →

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The inevitable outcome of passion –  if one can afford it –  is heavy expenditure. I mean expenditure of the most scarce resource i.e. “time”. In my case, much of … Continue reading →

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Seven is a special prime number! It is the number of easily discernible distinct colors of the rainbow*. It is the number of easily discernible distinct notes of music*. It … Continue reading →

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Heartwarming excerpt referring to the making of kantha textiles in Bengali literature

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A link to a fantastic educational library of antique Azerbaijan Rugs

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Presenting an old Hazara embroidery - that is as simple as it is complex. A textile that is as much for the eyes as it is for the mind! A textile that has captivated me for months. The 'Snowflake' Shawl

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Ramblings about walls - both real and psychological sparked off by an old Anatolyan Cicim Tent Divider Textile

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