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Jacquard

Posted on March 21, 2012 by piecedgoods

I think fabric creation and weaving is fascinating. We had a chance in Varanasi India, to see a craftsman manually weaving a jacquard piece of fabric. The Jacquard Loom was invented in the early 1800’s and drastically simplified making wovens … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on March 14, 2012 by piecedgoods

We’re back doing laundry, sorting mail, and dealing with postponed appointments. I’m groggy from jetlag and catching up on things neglected during our trip to India. Our last day was in Varanasi. (Some know it by the name Benares, and/or … Continue reading →

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Transportation in India

Posted on March 10, 2012 by piecedgoods

I don’t know if there are rules in India about seat belts, car seats, number of people allowed in vehicles, and such. It sure doesn’t look like it. It does make for interesting viewing for tourists like me.