P osting first on a series on traditional weaves  from Asia. Traditional textiles are among the most exciting and sought a...

In the lexicon of Proust and Monet, ombre means "shaded." In the decorative arts vocabulary, it fittingly refers to a historic met...

P osting a few pictures of a quirky little stand I found a few days ago. A carved handle attached to a tiny wooden rectangul...

H ad started a thread  a few months ago, only to leave it in limbo like many other things  that need to be done until something the other da...

Getting back to blog after a longish break. Plenty has happened.   Summer has very slowly changed to winter here for  one.  These ...

 U ploading a few shots from an aimless tread around Upper Lascar row, or`Cat Street B azaar ' a few days ago. In the true sty...

Detail of a Chinese lacquer table  Of the enduring craft traditions of south East Asia, Lacquer ware is most certainly my favorit...