culture

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

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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Seen at the magnificent Mumbai Airport Museum. Cannot get enough of this airport! jm April 2019

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“Stars in her eyes” – A bridal scarf from the Yao group. The textile is not old but has been made by an old experienced hand! Frame it / hang … Continue reading →

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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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Preface on the minor notes about the textile study tour, Punjab, 2019

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Exploring an example of Sikh influence in Kashmir through illuminated paintings in the Kashmir school from a Bhagavat Gita manuscript written in Sikhi Gurmukhi script

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A few photos of the grand old women and men who were young at the time of the "hallaa" ... the Partition.

Over deep conversations about phulkaris, over chai & pakodas followed by parathas & butter, we bonded - discussing the culture of their youth, of their childhood homes and the culture of the time.

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