The Hindu god Ganesh has been represented with the head of an elephant since his early appearances in Indian art. Puranic myths provide many explanations of how he got his elephant head.
India is a treasure store of traditional crafts. For over 40 years we’ve been travelling to India and been amazed by the diversity of decorative skills.
Wood carving is an important decorative and cultural tradition in most parts of India. In the forested north, houses are wholly or partly built from timber and decorated with floral and geometric carving.
This collection is your gateway to the exotic bazaars of India, Africa & The Orient. Here you can find a unique painted shrine or a beautiful silk wall-hanging. Hand-made furnishings and furniture from around the world.
Tara is a popular female aspect of the Buddha nature and there are many shrines, statues and painting of her throughout the Buddhist Himalaya. The pass is a delightful place to look down on Demul village.