Jaina Mishra

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Jaina Mishra has made significant contributions to Jozan Magazine, offering in-depth insights into Asian tribal textiles and cultural practices. Below is an overview of her articles: Ceremonial Use of Textiles in Toraja This article outlines Mishra’s field exploration into the contemporary ceremonial applications of textiles among the Toraja people, highlighting … -> Jaina Mishra

Ceremonial Use of Textiles in Toraja

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Ceremonial Use of Textiles in Toraja Preface: This note outlines the field exploration by Jaina Mishra undertaken specifically to understand the current-day use of textiles in ceremonies in Toraja. Designed to answer the questions of authenticity and purpose, this field trip led to enlightening real life experiences in which textile … -> Ceremonial Use of Textiles in Toraja

The Heirloom Bazaar

The Heirloom Bazaar by Wovensouls

Jaina Mishra, Wovensouls, has recently launched The Hairloom Bazaar, a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers of vintage textiles. Jozan Magazine has asked Jaina Mishra to tell about this new webportal. “At least once a month I get an email asking if Wovensouls would like to acquire someone’s inherited collection. … -> The Heirloom Bazaar

From Ashgabat to Istanbul

Textile Museum of Canada - Ashgabat to Istanbul - Oriental Rugs from Canadian Collections.

The exhibition ‘From Ashgabat to Istanbul’ at the Textile Museum of Canada is a great reason to visit Toronto before April 19, 2015. The 70+ works of rug art on display come from over several private collections and institutions from all over Canada.