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The Art of Marble Jalis

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

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Daily Art Fix – Stars in her EYES

“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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Tears in Heaven

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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Textile Study Tour of Punjab

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

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Conversations – The Soul of Punjab

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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A Charkha Spinning Wheel

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

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Wearing her mother’s Bridal Haalvan Phulkari

A “haalvan” phulkari is done on very fine cotton cloth that is similar to mul mul. This is the first time I held one in my hand! All bridal textiles … Continue reading

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Gateways of Bali

Just a few photos of the amazing art that is just everywhere in Bali. The artsy environment goes a long way in making this a spiritual haven. ️ jm Dec … Continue reading

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Service or Sacrilege? The Dilemma of Textile Art Fragments

Have you seen these? Amazing creativity isn’t it?!! ️ The ones that I have are in good but not in perfect condition – usage, withering natural life of the fibre … Continue reading

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Artwork of the Day

A Peacock takes a little ram for a walk! What an endearing example of folk creativity! Seen in this most-beloved AntiqueQashqai Shekarlu rug that I cannot get enough of! More … Continue reading

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Raincoats of the Fortunate – Bhutan Textiles

Destinies differ between individuals. And between people groups. In the plate of destiny granted to me, raincoats were made of plastic. In the plate of the fortunate, raincoats were works … Continue reading

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Astitva Project – August Update

For those who have provided encouragement and support and are following the story – here are some photos that just came in today. The loom is being constructed by the … Continue reading

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