Author: Frances

This fellow is a 15th generation painter on water and practices his art in a tiny temple to Khrishna in Udaipur. A single painting, accomplished by sifting powdered pigments through fabric on stencils and freehand, can take up to 5 hours to complete and sinks into the water by day’s end. His craft is purely devotional, demonstrating the impermanence of existence. He is supported solely by donations, and sadly his sons are not following in his footsteps, so he is the last of his line. Previous post is video of process. #waterpainting #udaipur

“Painting” on water using powdered pigments is literally and figuratively a disappearing art practiced in a tiny temple to Khrisna in Udaipur. Next post photo of finished painting.

Beadwork at #ganeshhandicraftemporium #udaipur #carolinetravelstheworld #magpieheaven

Beadwork at #ganeshhandicraftemporium #udaipur #carolinetravelstheworld #magpieheaven

One of many boxes of trims and ribbons at #ganeshhandicraftemporium in #udaipur. #magpieheaven

By ancient Hindu custom, the day begins with homage to the sun–here at the gorgeous #udaivilas #oberoi in #udaipur. Repost from my sis @duvallfuqua #sunsalutation @carolinetravelstheworld #carolinetravelstheworld

Oh my heavens this might be one of the prettiest places outside of Tarboro and the Santa Ynez Valley I’ve ever seen. #udaivilas #udaipur #india #oberoi

Love means always having to say you’re #sari. Last night aboard the #maharajasexpress. His Grace cannot get offa here soon enough. 3-4 days on train probably enough, but we’ve covered a lot of ground for sure. #harem @ruthfuqua @difuqua @duvallfuqua

#mosque at #lucknow

Doors to the #mosque in Lucknow. #blue #lucknow

What happens when you decide to sit and sketch instead of visiting the mosque: an entire Uttar Pradesh judo team wants to say hello and take selfie.

Do you have something in my size in pink? #varanasi #cowshopping