Phew, over fifty Christmas cards on their way to friends and family mainly in Finland, France, the US and India.
As I was searching our closets for cards and envelopes (I keep a stock) I stumbled upon these cards that I had bought in Calcutta during our last trip to India. I was going to choose some to be sent away but fascinated by their beauty, I then changed my mind. What exquisite tiny pieces of art they are! I want to keep them! I photographed them and took time to admire the handicraft while wondering who had made them and what the stories behind are. I felt that these cards are like carpets: their ornaments tell a story; a story the person who made them wants to tell. Happiness, sorrow, hope, dreams –what else?
Flowers and the person behind the flowers.
Maybe after all I will frame and hang them on the baby room’s wall.
I am not quite sure which one I prefer. Maybe the holy, lime-green hand of hamsa. What about you?
Aren’t these cards absolutely splendid? Only in incredible India!
Note: Cards made and sold by Calcutta Rescue (www.calcuttarescue.org). If you are in Calcutta, do not miss them at the Fairlawn Hotel every Thursday between 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. They take orders too!
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Pure beauty! Happy holidays to you and your expanded family Miia. Best wishes!
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Thank you Resa! Happy holidays to you too 🙂 Where will you be?
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I’d frame them too! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Thank you, and happy holidays to you too 🙂
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Happy Holidays to you and your family Miia! 🙂
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Thanks!! To you too Rashmi 🙂
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Happy holidays, Miia! Best wishes for 2016.
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Thank you Iris!! All the best to you too, Merry Xmas, happy holidays, and a wonderful year 2016!
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What a wonderful surprise to find the cards! They are beautiful. Wishing you and your sweet family the happiest of holidays.
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Thank you Sue! You too, wishing you all the best this holiday season. Bisous.
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They are very beautiful. Merry Christmas.
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Merry Xmas to you and the family too!! All the very best. Health and happiness, etc.
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