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Mysteries and Surprises of the Box
I have always loved boxes. Whether this stems from my desire for tidiness and the ability of boxes to hide otherwise unsightly collections of ‘treasures’ or junk; or the allure of what might be hidden inside, I’m not sure.
Tibet Collection
Buddha Images Cashmere Scarves Cashmere Shawls Himalaya Incense Ladakh Nepal Tibet Tibetan Tibetan Blankets Tibetan Horns Tibetan Masks
There's a new collection on the Silk Road Gallery website - the Tibet Collection. We've gathered the Tibetan items already on the site into one collection and added some new items and Photographs.
Tied up in Knots - Bandhani, Gujarat | Silk Road Gallery
Bandhani Gujarat Indian Silks Indian Textiles Silk Silk Scarves Vintage Indian Textiles
Bandhani is an intricate technique that produces spectacular textiles with patterns of different coloured dots. In Gujarat I find the answer to a question that's puzzled me for years.
Ultimate Upcycling - Vintage Kantha Quilts
Bedspreads Indian Bedcovers Indian Bedspreads Indian Textiles Kantha Kantha quilts
A close up on the fabrics used by village women of Bangladesh who recycle fabrics from old saris & stitch them together to make beautiful Kantha quilts.
The Magical World of Gond Paintings
Folk Art from India Gond Paintings Indian Paintings
Gond paintings are a wonderful insight into the extraordinary imagination and beliefs of these forest dwelling people in Central India.