The Gond art relates to the belief that "viewing a good image begets good luck". This led the Gonds to decorate their houses and the floors with traditional tattoos and motifs.
Laos is famous for weaving, many women will have a loom and be trained in weaving skills. Luang Prabhang is a famous weaving centre in the middle of Laos and it was here that we went to search for old and new weavings.
Our Indian bedspreads and quilts are made from beautifully crafted cotton fabrics. They're beautiful as bed covers but they also make wonderful soft throws for a sofa or day bed.
Puja Meditation, Ritual Puja (literally an offering) is an important aspect of Hindu and Buddhist faiths. In Buddhism it can be part of a Meditation Ritual on one of the Bodhisattvas or Buddhas.
Krishna is a Hindu deity, regarded as an avatar of Vishnu and in some monotheistic traditions considered the Supreme Being. He is often depicted as an infant or young boy playing a flute as in the Bhagavata Purana.