Tag Archives: Ahmedabad

Indian Haircut!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by annetbell

This is, of course, the choice of most Indian people for haircuts.  Indian hair is thick and luxurious and the envy of most white westerners.  The barber sets up his stool, fixes his mirror, and is ready for business. I … Continue reading →

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Family That Rides Together. . . . . .

Posted on December 4, 2013 by annetbell

This is a picture of the way it is . . . . roads in a country with 1.3 billion people travelling together.  In fact, this looks like an intersection we passed often on the way to and from Alpha … Continue reading →

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Sweeping, Sweeping Everywhere ( from February 9,2013)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by annetbell

In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere and that is into piles along the sides of the road. In the mornings, … Continue reading →

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Adalaj Ni Vav- Nominated As One of the Seven Wonders of India

Posted on October 12, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxFo73mB50&list=PLYlq9_KV5dunZv3NZrQFZEdEnmvoKD0BF&index=7 A lovely video of Adalaj Ni Vav, a little politics showing the roads of Gujurat, parrots flying around, Indians enjoying their treasures , and the elegant Adalaj Ni Vav.  I couldn’t find the Amatabh Bachchan Breathe a Bit of … Continue reading →

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The Vision of Queen Ruda

Posted on October 10, 2013 by annetbell

The star was always covered by an umbrella. He is quite well known and popular in the TV and Bollywood movies. Maybe someone can tell us his  name. I always love these “clash of culture” pictures. . . . . … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars !?!? Reblog from 02/2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by annetbell

One of my blogger friends, suggested that once a week, I reblog some of my earlier posts about India. I think I will because I had few readers then and I believe some of you will enjoy reliving my journey … Continue reading →

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Errol Pires Knots of 50.mov

Posted on September 29, 2013 by annetbell

Many of you enjoyed my post yesterday of this craftsman saving these ancient skills. I found a quick video showing his work set to jazz and some lovely interior courtyard of the N I D ( National Institute of Design) … Continue reading →

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Ply-Splitting Folk Braiding

Posted on September 28, 2013 by annetbell

This very happy man is Erroll Pires who has been blessed in his life to be passionately dedicated to follow his life’s work in preserving the ancient craft of ply-split  braiding.  The technique is one cord passing through another to … Continue reading →

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Pothi Notebooks

Posted on September 27, 2013 by annetbell

This lovely hand-made cloth covered book is a  symbol of Ahmedabad where business and cloth milling have a long and strong history. A staple in all the businesses was a ledger for record keeping. Interesting that Ahmedabad where “cloth is … Continue reading →

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Bhadra Fort. . . . Ahmedabad’s Royal Citadel

Posted on September 19, 2013 by annetbell

Many of my posts have explained places within the medieval walls of the old city of Ahmedabad such as the Pols, Manek Chowk,day  market and night eatery, the wonderful markets, architectural decoration and details,  Friday Mosque, and now I want … Continue reading →

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