Clothing

Before the Blue Jeans came along…

June 18, 2018 1 min read

My world seemed mighty impressed with the concept of ‘blue jeans’ when they came along in the 1970s. Everyone had to have a pair. But before that, much much before … Continue reading →

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Textiles in Antique Christian Art

December 21, 2016 1 min read

The mind directs the vision. And so at the Met Museum NYC, I could not help but notice the textiles on the beautiful old artefacts of the Christian world of … Continue reading →

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Textiles in Ancient Balinese Paintings

January 14, 2016 3 min read

Life is full of choices and the worst challenges are choosing between two bad choices or between two good choices. Shall I buy a painting or a textile? Shall I … 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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Dowry of A Mother’s Love – The Bagh Textile of Punjab

July 28, 2013 6 min read

THE DOWRY A young girl leaves her home to join another family of which she knows very little. She has spent her childhood and early youth sheltered within the large … Continue reading →

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Additions to the Wovensouls Antique Textile Gallery – Tribal Bags

September 21, 2012 1 min read

A few tribal bags that were acquired on my travels….. Some are bags originally used by tribals. Others are made using antique or vintage tribal textiles. All gorgeous. All very … Continue reading →

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Tribal Textile and Bead Art of Nagaland

December 27, 2010 1 min read

This photoessay is preceded by the article that appears on Jozan.net titled “Red, White and Black – Tribal Textiles of Nagaland” available here. Images will say it better than words … Continue reading →

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