Just round the corner from the Oklha metro station the sight of cows clustered around a pile of rubbish had me reaching for my camera. We had just been told no photographs. So, I sighed quietly. Instead settling for a good look at the festering mess which these cattle were happily munching on. We continued […]
Have you ever visited a tailor in Asia? It seems their reputation for quick and affordable custom clothing is remarkable. Plus there’s nothing like heading home from your travels, with a case containing a few new outfits. I can’t resist purchasing clothing on my travels, and more so I can’t resist an item that has […]
The art of Filigree is a traditional metal craft that has developed in a number of countries around the world. I have tried making jewellery, so was keen to give Filigree a try for myself, whilst in Kosovo earlier this year.
Continuing my search for Street Art whilst in India, I was surprised to find areas with art in many cities. It certainly brightens the walls in places that could be considered ‘dirty’. In particular, the Street Art in Udaipur really surprised me. It’s a city with much creativity, particularly along the streets and on the […]
Indian miniature painting dates back to the 10th century. Today it is mostly found in the state of Rajasthan, for example in the city of Udaipur. During my first afternoon in Udaipur, I visited a gallery and spent some time learning about this art. The use of natural colours (from precious stones), types of brushes […]
A large crack echoed along the street, followed by several loud pops. As children played and the streets filled with the smell of gunpowder, the fog seemed to thicken as day turned to night. For a number of years the government have tried to improve the air quality in the city of Delhi during Diwali, […]