Textile and Tribal Arts Show, San Francisco 2013
In February I had the privilege of assisting Rudolf Smend again with his collection of extraordinary antique Javanese batik exhibited at the annual Textile and Tribal arts Show at For Mason in San Francisco. Mr. Smend is the owner of Galerie Smend, a textile gallery in Cologne, Germany, and is the author of several books on…
Thanks to all my wonderful pop-up shop customers in December 2012!
This year’s shop was successful beyond my wildest dreams. Each year I meet friendly new textile lovers referred by loyal friends and past customers. I love having the opportunity to talk about my travels and the textiles I bring back, and there was a steady stream of eager listeners even in the rain! Here are…
Sapa, an ideal destination for textile lovers.
I recently spent a week in and around the town of Sapa, in the far northwestern part of Vietnam. Besides the spectacular scenery of mountains and ricefield valleys, the area has much to offer anyone who is interested in textiles, because it is home to around 8 different ethnic groups that still make and wear…
Lai Chau, A Journey to a Black H’mong village in Northern Vietnam
A walk down into this valley is an experience I wish everyone could have.
Yogyakarta, my new second home.
Yogyakarta has always been one of my favorite cities in Indonesia. Every trip to Indonesia I’ve made over the past 20 years it seems a must do city. It’s a cultural center, educational center, and one of Indonesia’s culinary capitals. Besides all of these features it’s a wonderful place to live, full of youthful energy,…
Myanmar, Pictures from a Journey, Yangon (Rangoon)
The ad on the side of the bus is for Doary whitening cream
Myanmar, Pictures From a Journey: Devotion
Praying at the feet of the Giant Buddha at Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon, Myanmar
