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Where Are Your Indian Beds Made?
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We made beds in India for several years. I designed them in the UK and took the plans to a furniture maker in India. We left them for two weeks trekking in the Himalayas and returned to a perfect Indian bed!
Images of the Buddha in the Himalaya 2
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Later in the afternoon two horsemen ride into the village, it seems the monk wants to buy barley from them. An hour later they return to camp with two bottles of Godfather beer, for us!
Images of the Buddha in the Himalaya 1
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Worn and faded prayer flags, tall lhatos of willows and juniper tied with white scarves, piles of bleached blue sheep and yak horns, some carved with On Mani Padme Hum.
What is Indian Kathakali Dance?
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Kathakali is a traditional dance drama originating in 17th century Kerala involving colourful and elaborate costumes and make up, stylised movements of the hands, head and eyes, drumming and, sometimes, songs.
Butter Lamps and Oil Lamps
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You'll find oil lamps burning in Hindu and Buddhist temples throughout India, Nepal and Tibet. In these cultures fire is a symbol of transformation, for Hindus the cremation after death is a transformative process.