Art Kaleidoscope

Mystical Gold Ornaments from the past

November 19, 2013 2 min read

When I look at some of the ornaments from the past, they leave me awestruck! The art & craft within them is doubtlessly stunning. But beyond that, there is an … Continue reading →

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The Enigmatic Ceremonial Weavings from Sumatra

November 09, 2013 2 min read

The beginning of my latest article published on Jozan.net: 1. INTRODUCTION Weaving of ceremonial cloths ceased in Lampung, Sumatra at the end of the 19th century. This phenomenon of the … Continue reading →

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Costume & Jewelry Culture of the Dard Aryan People, Himalayas

October 28, 2013 2 min read

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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FANTASTIC BAWAN BAGH PHULKARI – A WEDDING TEXTILE

October 07, 2013 1 min read

A Bagh (phulkari) textile with 52 motifs created by the family as a canopy for the bride. Created by reverse embroidery!! Precision AND creativity! Art AND craft!! All while working … Continue reading →

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Turquoise Art – The Blue Veil of Ladakh

September 23, 2013 1 min read

An unusual Museum Quality Perak headdress from the Purang / Burang region. Authentic heirloom peraks are extreme,y rare now and among Peraks Purang Peraks are the rarest to find. The … Continue reading →

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The Fantastic Skeypuk Jewelry of Himalayan Interiors

September 16, 2013 1 min read

The mystery of how coral got to the Himalayas has many explanations yet the mind continues to meander into the past seeking confirmations. While the mind continues to thirst for … Continue reading →

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