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A compilation of my jottings on Phulkaris Textiles of Punjab

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Sighting of a decorated Charkha Spinning Wheel - used in a vanishing craft

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Late 14th–early 15th century printed textile – Gujarat! Met Museum https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/72747 Celebrate Gujarat!! Feb 2018 jaina mishra| wovensouls View more exquisite antique textiles and more on

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As I was measuring this skirt worn by petite young girls, I had to do a double-take. I had just written down 130 inches – that was twice as tall … Continue reading →

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Exploring some amazing rare antique loin cloths of Ceylon

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A link to the Dowry Bags & Purses of Gujarat, India. jm July 2015

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Who says works of art must follow rules? Could there be crossovers? Fusion of techniques? Fusion of Styles? Sure – why not. Why would it be done? Simply because the … Continue reading →

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This is a photoessay on the art of block printing called ‘Ajrakh’. The process described here, is the same for any block print art. The speciality of Ajrakh is that … Continue reading →

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