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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!
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.
The story of Jali style Indian carving
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Throughout northern India and Nepal you'll see variations on Jali carving. The term "Jali" comes from the Urdu word for "net" and describes a solid surface has been carved to form empty spaces in the surface.
The Wooden Carvings of Kathmandu
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Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur were once separate kingdoms, rivalry led them to compete to produce the best architecture, resulting in some of the best on the Indian subcontinent.
What are Wooden Masks used for?
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The spirits of the mountains and forests must be appeased for the village to prosper. These masks are being used in the Cham, or masked, dance festivals at monasteries in the Buddhist region of Ladakh, northern India.