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Just noticed the fabulous beadwork on a shawl from Rajasthan that I’ve had for awhile.  Endless delights in old acquisitions…   All from the WOVENSOULS collection!  ️

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A Puri Jatri Patti artwork to celebrate the Lord Jagannath Yatra festival that is happenninf now in Puri, Odisha Jai Ho!  June 2017

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In  South Indian Paintings  – A catalogue of the British Museum collection, A. L. Dallaiccola notes  “Although in the past the majority of Indian people might have been illiterate, they … Continue reading →

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Choosing is wedding dress can be tough - especially when each is a stunning work of textile art. Presenting a few vintage and antique bridal dresses from the Swat Valley region

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Looking at things from the OTHER side makes alllll the difference!!

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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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Anyone who knows Gujarati or Hindi knows that Mochi means a cobbler. So when I first heard my dealer say that a category of very fine embroidery is known as … Continue reading →

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              Sometimes it is enough to just enjoy the visual without knowing the meaning… View the complete piece and other images here on wovensouls,com … Continue reading →

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