Blog Backlog: Laharia Turbans of Rajasthan @ Asia Week NYC

Posted: February 28th, 2010 - Category: Ethnographica, Textiles - 1 Comment »

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Textilians take note. There’s a spiffy article on the Laharia Turbans of Rajasthan in the catalog for theĀ Arts of Pacific Asia Show (part of Asia Week New York 2010).

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Laharia turban cloths are not only stunning when worn. When displayed flat they have the punch of op art paintings.

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Should you wish to try wearing one, refer to the visual hints for DIY in the article (above). Dashing.

 

1 Comments

  1. Susi |
    28 February 2010

    Husband of the article’s author, Joss Graham, is offering a stunning selection of turban cloths in his stand at the Arts of Pacific Asia Show . . . btw.

    http://www.jossgraham.com

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