Kyoto is a city that breathes history and culture, and our visit there was a memorable one. My daughter, Chhavi, was especially excited about one thing—watching a Maiko dance. Maikos are apprentice geishas, known for their grace, elaborate kimonos, and traditional dance performances. The Struggle to Find Tickets As soon as we arrived in Kyoto,…
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A Lady in Jainsem at Cherrpunji, Meghalaya
I am becoming brave these days! I saw this lady at a hotel in Cherrapunji and asked her if I could click her picture. She came out of the front desk and posed for me in her pretty Jaisem, the traditional dress of Meghalaya! Jainsem- Traditonal Dress of Meghalaya for Women We also asked front…
Traditioanl Indian Stone Grinders
Stone grinders have gone out of fashion in urban India. But when I was growing up we had both sil batta (on the right in the photo) and chakki (the round one on the left) at my home! This is what was used to grind pulses (using the round one called chakki), masala (spices) and chatni…