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Except for a glimpse on a screen I had never seen these textiles or jewelry in person.... so I was totally unprepared for the beauty and richness of it. I came away in awe and inspired. and it was all gathered together in one exhibit which made for an overwhelming impact. As I had camera issues on this trip, these images are from the internet.
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I used the word splendiferous but I could add sumptuous, grandiose, magnificent or extravagant. The exhibit just made my heart sing..... the intense colors, the patterns, the embellishments. I went back for another whole day just to immerse myself in the beauty of it.
If I lived in London I would go back again and again... For me this exhibit embodied the very essence of CQ and I'm sure if I would have had more time I could have found a sari shop for fabric and trim but I will be looking online... I did find The Delhi Store on Etsy which ships from India, but what fun it would be to actually see and fondle it.
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I will take time from Thanksgiving prep today to get my purchases photographed.