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Michael Portillo's Indian Train Journeys & Abhaneri Stepwell
The first impression of the Chand Baori are the 3500 steps and the Escher-like geometric patterns made by the brilliant sun and deep shadows.
Ladakh, Goats, Cashmere, the Changtang and Modi
Buddhist Cashmere Cashmere Scarves Changtang Ethnic Shop Sheffield Himalayan Goats Korzok Ladakh Trekking in Ladakh Zanskar
This is in an area called the Changtang, a place of nomads - and with nomads come goats. And with goats come the soft pashmina and cashmere wools.
Kantha Scarves with a Vintage Twist
Embroidery Ethnic Shop Sheffield Indian Embroidery Indian Silks Kantha quilts Kantha scarves Silk Silk Scarves
Kantha scarves are handstitched using both long and short strokes giving texture to the silk that you just want to reach out and touch.
Trekking in Ladakh
Buddha Paintings Buddha Statues Himalaya Karsha Monastery Ladakh Leh Trekking in Ladakh Zanskar
We plan to make a short trek & visit some smaller monasteries & nunneries & drive out to Hanle, the site of a large ancient monastery & Indian's Astronomical Observatory.
Tibetan Healing and Singing Bowls
Yesterday a customer & I used two bowls in the shop to create a powerful resonant sound for several minutes. My spine still tingles as I write this blog.