This short video made by Patrick Finn is an architectural story of India about  where water meets stone to create a bridge for the senses visually and in sound. Patrick is very good at catching the moment as though on is ther ein person. We really enjoy his work and he certainly has the eye for detail and culture, and always chooses great music to make it even more of a pleasure.

The Quilts of India is a good slideshow of Indian quilts compiled in India or abroad. The lavishly illustrated manuscript identifies and chronicles the historic and contemporary context of quiltmaking. The evocative quilts were photographed in museums, collectors studios and rural villages. This allows the viewer to experience the contextual relationship between art and society. Rare examples of over twenty-five unique quilting genres were discovered during three years of research. They present the richness of an extensive textile tradition from the most ornate embroidered Indo-Portuguese coverlets to simple utility quilts. Each quilt is a reflection of the ancient and diverse Indian culture

Timeless Textiles of India is the first extensive  survey of Indian quilts compiled in India or abroad. It identifies and explores the historic
and contemporary context of quiltmaking, allowing the reader to share in the contextual relationship between this art and Indian society.
Over 600 photographs, captured in rural villages,museums and urban settings, present the richness of this pervasive textile tradition. From the
simplest utility quilt to the most elaborate Indo-Portuguese coverlet, the book details the diverse designs, varied techniques and multiple uses of
the twenty-five unique quilting genres discovered by the author during his four years of research.
Indian quilters are part of a living tradition that dates back 4,000 years to the Indus Valley civilization. The spirit of their lives is recounted
in fascinating stories and captivating portraits. The language of their quilts articulates the symbols and motifs familiar to these quilters and
their communities. Whether made for use in the home, to signify religious asceticism, or to be given as gifts, the quilts are infused with spiritual
significance and folk meaning. The eclectic imagery not only draws upon a host of classic themes but also upon the objects and events of everyday life.
This pioneering book raises from obscurity the remarkable, yet largely overlooked, quilts of India as an important class of Indian textiles. Written
for a general audience as well as the most ardent professional, the book provides an intimate look into the fabric of Indian life through quiltmaking.

(The background music is by Shraddha, and is very relaxing)