Filter by

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

The post Daily Art Fix – Stars in her EYES appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Vanished

When things vanish it feels bad. When cultures vanish it feels worse. Here is a Yao Shaman’s manuscript that came to me about 2 years ago. About 4 months ago, … Continue reading

The post Vanished appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

A Yao Ceremonial Mask

On a trip in 2009, I got this Yao mask from back of the bottom drawer of a store owned by an elderly couple. The beautiful woman and I shared … Continue reading

The post A Yao Ceremonial Mask appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Variety within Antique Yao / Zhuang Ceremonial Scrolls – 1

On studying the pair of paintings that are as tall as I am, I am struck by the variety in 2 aspects: 1) facial features and  2) costumes The diversity … Continue reading

The post Variety within Antique Yao / Zhuang Ceremonial Scrolls – 1 appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

wovensouls

Art of the Universe – Yao Shaman Robes

Yao painting scrolls, Yao dragon bridges and now Yao Shaman robes! The Yao group has created several forms of art while pursuing their spiritual goals! Led by priests called Shamans, … Continue reading

The post Art of the Universe – Yao Shaman Robes appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Book Recommendation – Yao Culture & Art

   “How to make the Universe Right” The book goes into the spiritual practices of the Yao people. The deep  reliance on the supporting art used makes the book very … Continue reading

The post Book Recommendation – Yao Culture & Art appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

Daily Art Fix – Antique Yao Paintings

Daily Art Fix Antique Yao Paintings from WOVENSOULS.COM     #artfix #art #decor #style #design #interiors #architect #wallart

The post Daily Art Fix – Antique Yao Paintings appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

wovensouls

Across the Universe – A Bridge to the Other World

Each of us has wondered at some time or another about what happens when we die. Too many questions that have no answers. And then along come the religious bosses … Continue reading

The post Across the Universe – A Bridge to the Other World appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.

ANNOUNCEMENT : Wovensouls to hold first major Live Auction in April 2013

Live Auctioneers will host the first major auction of Wovensouls  on April 6th, 10am California Time. Important pieces of textile art and folk art from Tibet and a few other … Continue reading

The post ANNOUNCEMENT : Wovensouls to hold first major Live Auction in April 2013 appeared first on The Art Blog by WOVENSOULS.COM.