Art Blog
Latest Additions to the Antique Gallery – June 2012
Antique and Vintage acquisitions from the Dayak tribes from Sarawak, Sumatra and Kalimantan have been added to the Wovensouls galleries linked below: Antique Textiles from Borneo Antique Articles from Borneo … Continue reading →
The post Latest Additions to the Antique Gallery – June 2012 appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Latest Photography Galleries – May 2012
Photo galleries added to JainaMishra.com recently have been linked below: May 2012 PORTRAITS – MANGANIYAR MUSICIAN TRIBE OF RAJASTHAN PORTRAITS – GARASIA TRIBE OF RAJASTHAN PORTRAITS – TURBANS PORTRAITS – … Continue reading →
The post Latest Photography Galleries – May 2012 appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Folk Dances of Rajasthan
No words. Just videos that I have taken on my phone camera at the Bagaur Haveli in Udaipur. 1. A folk musician plays a traditional instrument called the Raavanhatta : … Continue reading →
The post Folk Dances of Rajasthan appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
An Appeal for “The Blue Veil Project”
The magnificent head dress of Ladakh – the Perak laden with rows and rows of turquoise gem stones and coral, is probably among the most exquisite bridal ornaments in … Continue reading →
The post An Appeal for “The Blue Veil Project” appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Ancient Murals of Alchi Monastery – an art-collector’s delight
Alchi is a sleepy and simple unglorified village about 70 km to the West of Leh. Nothing in its approach route or in the buildings and structures of the village … Continue reading →
The post Ancient Murals of Alchi Monastery – an art-collector’s delight appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Antique Jain Paintings, India
Jainism as a religion has harmony with all elements of nature as one of the core beliefs. Non violence, minimalistic living and compassion are values central to its philosophy. All … Continue reading →
The post Antique Jain Paintings, India appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Shadow Puppets of Malaysia, Indonesia & South India
Wayang Kulit is the name given to folk ‘shadow’ puppet shows performed in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The puppe tperformances are usually story telling mediums and most stories narrate excerpts … Continue reading →
The post Shadow Puppets of Malaysia, Indonesia & South India appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Antique Java Topeng Masks and Wayang Topeng
Wayang Topeng is an Indonesian dance form that uses masks such as the ones shown below, that evolved in the 16th century. Performances enact Javanese stories about 12th century heroes … Continue reading →
The post Antique Java Topeng Masks and Wayang Topeng appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Art in Buddhist Ritual Objects
My awareness of Buddhist rituals and practices is limited to my observations. Someday I hope I will have the opportunity to seek out the stories and the philosophies behind these … Continue reading →
The post Art in Buddhist Ritual Objects appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Wood Art in Sikkim Monasteries – Windows, Doors and Pillars
The design of the Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim is heavily influenced by Tibetan designs and bears a close similarity to the visuals seen on the other side of the Himalayas. … Continue reading →
The post Wood Art in Sikkim Monasteries – Windows, Doors and Pillars appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Buddhist Yak Butter Art of Sikkim
I usually travel ‘blind’ – without detailed research. So I do not have a clear idea of what to expect. As a result, the experiences I go through along the … Continue reading →
The post Buddhist Yak Butter Art of Sikkim appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
Pattachitra Art of Assam
Pattachitra is similar to ‘storyboards’ or stories told along with pictures. The tales depicted are usually derived from epics such as Bhagawat and Ramayana. In ancient India, this art was … Continue reading →
The post Pattachitra Art of Assam appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.
