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LILY & TOMATO ULTRA
One of the most celebrated manuscript illumination artists was Joris Hoefnagel. In the 1590s the Emperor Rudolf II commissioned Hoefnagel to add his illuminations to the Mira calligraphiae monumenta, a mid-16th-century manuscript on the art of calligraphy. The page reproduced here is known as Martagon Lily and Tomato. Original Art: Illuminated page from the Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta.
CHAKRA MIDI
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in this design. The handwoven fabric reproduced here is an authentic expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. The name "chakra" refers to the Dharma Wheel, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The wheel represents change engendered by Buddha's teachings. Original Art: Handwoven textile from the Kasim Silk Emporium.
MANDALA MIDI
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in this handwoven design. The fabric we have reproduced is an expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. In Buddhist tradition, the term "mandala" refers to a spiritual symbol representing the universe, specifically when in a geometric pattern as seen here. Original Art: Handwoven textile from the Kasim Silk Emporium.
PADMA MIDI
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in this handwoven Padma design, originally crafted in Varanasi, India. The name "padma" refers to the lotus flower, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. One of the most recognisable Buddhist symbols, the lotus represents growth of the soul. Original Art: Handwoven textile from the Kasim Silk Emporium.
ASHTA MIDI
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven pattern of this design. The fabric reproduced on this softcover Flexi notebook is an expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. The name Ashta means "eight," which refers to both the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (collectively known as Ashtamangala), and the eight-spoked wheel (Dharmachakra), which is repeated here.
ASHTA MINI
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven pattern of this design. The fabric reproduced on this softcover Flexi notebook is an expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. The name Ashta means "eight," which refers to both the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (collectively known as Ashtamangala), and the eight-spoked wheel (Dharmachakra), which is repeated here.
ASHTA MIDI (LINED)
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven pattern of this design. The fabric reproduced on this softcover Flexi notebook is an expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. The name Ashta means "eight," which refers to both the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (collectively known as Ashtamangala), and the eight-spoked wheel (Dharmachakra), which is repeated here.
ASHTA ULTRA
Artistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in the handwoven pattern of this design. The fabric reproduced on this softcover Flexi notebook is an expression of the weaver's cultural heritage. The name Ashta means "eight," which refers to both the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (collectively known as Ashtamangala), and the eight-spoked wheel (Dharmachakra), which is repeated here.
ISLE OF ELY MINI
This notebook design comes from the 1830 cover of James Bentham's The History and Antiquities of the Conventual and Cathedral Church of Ely. Ely was founded in 673 AD and the cathedral was built, destroyed and rebuilt in various forms before restorations between 1845-1870 saw key sections rebuilt in Decorated Gothic style.
ISLE OF ELY MIDI
This notebook design comes from the 1830 cover of James Bentham's The History and Antiquities of the Conventual and Cathedral Church of Ely. Ely was founded in 673 AD and the cathedral was built, destroyed and rebuilt in various forms before restorations between 1845-1870 saw key sections rebuilt in Decorated Gothic style.
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