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A presentation of the Talk held at the Textile Museum Washington D.C. in June 2016.

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 A Pathan tablecloth with motifs that are seen even in the forehead-tattoos of Pathani women.   ️ jm Sept 2016

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  Just pictures of a lovely place that has the atmosphere of serenity and quietude. The opulence is in the atmosphere created – rather than in its fixtures.     … Continue reading →

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In the olden days textile-art hybrids came about when a woman married into another group and brought with her art-memes from her parental culture. Today the world has shrunk and … Continue reading →

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Exploring one more medium of folk art - Bones!

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Memories of a sublime art experience in Bali

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One more stunning work of art created for the purpose of warding off evil and deflecting the evil eye! A Dayak Baby carrier with sveeral spirit motifs, a variety of … Continue reading →

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As I say in my lectures – traditional art in Asia is rarely ever “art for art’s sake” and almost always has a second layer hidden beneath. It is either … Continue reading →

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