Culture Kaleidoscope

A decade ago I witnessed the Losar ceremonies over 3 days in Lingdum monastery in Sikkim. Witnessing the head priest leading the group of monks and young novitiates through the … Continue reading →

Invitation to the short, exploratory & photo-filled talk "The Use of Textiles in Headhunting Ceremonies / Borneo / 1800s"

Exploring the depiction of an Iban woman dressed in her traditional ornamented tunic on her shoulders

This woven device is an Indhoni or a pot holder, hung up from the ceiling beams. The raison d’etre for such a hanging is to hold pots of milk / … Continue reading →

The origins of this  gently-but-strictly enforced rule in all traditional Asian homes might be many. But I think the real reason is the art that is displayed on the floor…. … Continue reading →

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A compilation of my jottings on Phulkaris Textiles of Punjab

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We never love quite as much as at the time of saying goodbye…. I loved this piece – I loved the artist who lived a hundred years ago – I … Continue reading →

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On WOVENSOULS.com – the little gallery of antique art, we welcome art lovers of tribal and ethnic Asian art to sign up here and be part of a select inner … Continue reading →

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