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My Favourite Things - Appliquéd Bedspreads from Barmer
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Our beautiful Appliquéd Bedspreads from Barmer are made by a process of reverse appliqué, a technique where one of two layers of fabric is cut away to produce a pattern, and embroidery added to the exposed under-layer.
My Favourite Things - Tibetan Blankets
There’s been a lot of interest in the so called “Tibetan blankets” in our gallery recently. The reason? The sun has come out, the weather is glorious and they make fabulous picnic blankets. You can sit on them or use them like a tablecloth to lay out your spread of outdoor summer food - no need to worry about spills or marks as they machine wash well. They also roll up into a small, light bundle that is easy to carry. When the sun goes down and temperatures cool they make wonderful soft, cosy, light weight wraps to wear round the campfire or...
Special Places to Stay in Rajasthan - Neemrana Fort Palace
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Wandering round the myriad staircases, corridors and battlements of Neemrana, finding the old water tank, sitting on the carved stone pavilions under the shade of chhatris, looking out over the countryside in the early morning - for a while you can have the rare experience of feeling like you're actually on holiday.
My Favourite Things - Indian Miniature Paintings
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Indian miniature paintings are among our popular products at the moment. We buy these from Mukesh, a fourth-generation painter, who sits and works in the traditional Rajasthani style in his small shop in the market street at Bundi, Rajasthan. One of our favourites depicts a beautiful green dress with gold embroidery on the bodice and red and silver tassels.
Ladakh: Kanji to Hanupatta over the Yogma La
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Ladakh: Kanji to Hanupatta over the Yogma La Previous: Buddha Statues at Kanji After lunch we say goodbye to the golden fields and harvesting villagers of Kanji. In 2012 we walked in the opposite direction and I anticipate an easy two hour stroll through a gorge and across pasture with meandering streams to an idyllic campsite among stone walls. False memory! The walk takes several hours and a cold wind takes the pleasure; the walk seems long and uninteresting even though the landscape is getting more dramatic. A late afternoon river crossing adds some interest and is easier than it first appears. Nonetheless I'm pleased to reach camp, our long slog over the Timti La two days ago...