19th October 2026 Tsholofelo Kenathetswe Botswana This stunning handcrafted basket from Botswana immediately commanded attention. In the northwestern Okavango Delta, basket-weaving is both an art and a way of life. Artisans skillfully split the leaves of the Mokola palm and create intricate patterns using natural dyes—each motif echoing the land, the rivers, and the…
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Weaving Circle Series 3
19th October 2026 Mousa WELE Senegal His T-shirt’s exquisitely woven pattern immediately drew every eye in the room. Subtle colours undulated across the fabric, forming wave-like motifs that evoked the rhythm of the sea—an echo of Senegal’s stunning coastline. The artistry in each thread told a silent story of heritage and place, sparking admiration…
Weaving Circle Series 2
19th October 2026 Shreeya Pradhan NEPAL Her beautiful seating cushion, masterfully woven from traditional local materials—perhaps rice straw or hay—stood out for its craftsmanship and purpose. The dense weave insulated against the winter’s chill and stayed cool through the summer’s heat. As she spoke, she painted a vivid picture of her family gathered on…
Weaving Circle Series 1
19th October 2026 Beena Recently, I had the privilege of joining a sharing circle devoted to weaving as a shared heritage. Sonia from HAUS Kuching, the organiser, invited me to bring a woven item, but as a complete novice, I chose to attend as an observer. Stepping into the gathering, I was struck by…
Klimt Series 2
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17th October 2026 Freddie & Beena Who was the Klimt Girl, whose iconic image graces the walls of hotels, museums, and public spaces around the world? Today, I’m sharing an evocative acrylic painting by Freddie Woon of Madame Bauer—better known as the Klimt Girl—a symbol of artistic elegance and intrigue. Klimt’s personal life profoundly…
Vermeer Series 3
16th October 2026 Freddie Woon Vermeer Series 3 This painting depicts a scene Vermeer loved to paint, featuring beautiful ultramarine blue. He painted a small room with a woman going about her daily chores.
Vermeer Series 2
16th October 2026 Lavender Vermeer Series 2 Lavender created the Girl with a Pearl Earring using coloured pencils.
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16th October 2026 Beena This morning, I shared my acrylic interpretation of “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer. Portraiture has always challenged me, so I poured my focus and emotion into this piece. Vermeer’s life was marked by both artistry and hardship. He painted only a handful of masterpieces while working…
