Mayil - scarves and more

A journey in textiles and color

Friday, August 5, 2016

Antiquing in Western Massachusetts

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Recently I traveled with my sisters to check out the Brimfield antiques show in Brimfield, Massachusetts.  While walking in and out of tent...
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Gemstones from the ages - Lapis Lazuli

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I have always thought of myself as an earth tones kind of girl (carnelians and garnets), but of late I have found myself drawn to the gems...
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Monday, March 14, 2016

Its more than a coin - its a memory

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Walking on the streets of Hyderabad near Charminar last summer, I came across vendors selling piles of old Indian coins.  My friend, an av...
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Friday, February 12, 2016

Chokers are back in vogue again!

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And literally too - lots of them showing up on vogue.com!! A choker is a piece of jewelry worn close to the neck, very much like a collar....
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Thursday, February 4, 2016

The queens of scarves

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Since antiquity, queens have been associated with setting fashion trends.  My scarf history research led me to these lovely ladies who were...
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