Harmony in Chaos
Guatemalan textiles is all the proof that you need that there’s harmony in chaos; don’t you think?
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May 20th, 2008
A business “$$$” transaction is moments away from taking place and it looks like the customer and the vendor will both be very happy with the outcome. Very nice picture!
May 20th, 2008
What a great comment. “Harmony in chaos” really does go well with the textiles. I love the color and design.
May 20th, 2008
We have a number of these beautiful weavings throughout our house. The artistry is awe-inspiring and extremely moving. BTW…I can’t believe I missed your reference to Miles Davis a few days ago. I’ve been busy as of late, but I just wanted to say BRAVO! If you’re into jazz, a good place to start is with “Kind of Blue” (Miles Davis), “Take Five” (Dave Brubeck), and Coltrane’s “Blue Train.” This is just to wet the whistle, eh! There’s the Bill Evans Trio, Dizzy, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach and Clifford Brown, Louis, Ella, Charlie Parker,….
May 20th, 2008
This women and her husband made us beautiful baby blankets. Wow, I really miss the Mercado. I really enjoy your daily posts
May 21st, 2008
Very nice indeed.