This short video made by Patrick Finn is an architectural story of India about  where water meets stone to create a bridge for the senses visually and in sound. Patrick is very good at catching the moment as though on is ther ein person. We really enjoy his work and he certainly has the eye for detail and culture, and always chooses great music to make it even more of a pleasure.

The Culture and Context of Goan Quilts. Interesting slides on quilts from the Goa region of India, and of interest for any quilt enthusiasts or viewers looking for inspiration using a wide range of colours

Timeless Textiles of India is the first extensive  survey of Indian quilts compiled in India or abroad. It identifies and explores the historic
and contemporary context of quiltmaking, allowing the reader to share in the contextual relationship between this art and Indian society.
Over 600 photographs, captured in rural villages,museums and urban settings, present the richness of this pervasive textile tradition. From the
simplest utility quilt to the most elaborate Indo-Portuguese coverlet, the book details the diverse designs, varied techniques and multiple uses of
the twenty-five unique quilting genres discovered by the author during his four years of research.
Indian quilters are part of a living tradition that dates back 4,000 years to the Indus Valley civilization. The spirit of their lives is recounted
in fascinating stories and captivating portraits. The language of their quilts articulates the symbols and motifs familiar to these quilters and
their communities. Whether made for use in the home, to signify religious asceticism, or to be given as gifts, the quilts are infused with spiritual
significance and folk meaning. The eclectic imagery not only draws upon a host of classic themes but also upon the objects and events of everyday life.
This pioneering book raises from obscurity the remarkable, yet largely overlooked, quilts of India as an important class of Indian textiles. Written
for a general audience as well as the most ardent professional, the book provides an intimate look into the fabric of Indian life through quiltmaking.

(The background music is by Shraddha, and is very relaxing)

Simple advice on  how to mix and match patterns in your home like a design professional. Begin coordinating fabrics by choosing a favorite pattern you love, it could be from an article or picture from an Home Interior Design magazine such as Elle Decoration, Homes & Antiques, Homes & Gardens or just a favourite cushion or fabric & wallpaper samples .

Then take the colors in that pattern and pull together a palette maybe using a mood board. Decorating color combinations work best when you keep colors in the same family. Many home owners find it great to pour your self a drink, get a pile of home magazines, and cut our all your favourite pictures and place on a table and see which give you the mood that you want to create.

What is your favorite pattern or color combination?

See our choice of videos on how to create your own personal mood board for your home at