tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post6249663989082036281..comments2024-03-26T08:41:43.172-04:00Comments on A Breath of Fresh Air: Cochin Ladies...........working hardMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-14413960071844143362012-04-28T16:59:19.318-04:002012-04-28T16:59:19.318-04:00It is important to support these co-operatives isn...It is important to support these co-operatives isn't it.<br /><br />The cloth you bought was beautiful.<br /><br />Great photos as always.<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-86234142949987054632012-04-28T11:54:09.877-04:002012-04-28T11:54:09.877-04:00I absolutely LOVED this post! The basket-making, ...I absolutely LOVED this post! The basket-making, and the weaving are skills I would have loved to watch. I own a weaving loom not unlike the ones in your photos, though it is stored away because I don't have room for it! I've never learned to use it, either, which is sad. But, these ladies work so hard, and make such beautiful items! I love the blue cloth you purchased. You will treasure it because you were there at its creation!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-15814494929534576192012-04-27T23:22:06.858-04:002012-04-27T23:22:06.858-04:00Mary, you have no idea how much I'm enjoying b...Mary, you have no idea how much I'm enjoying being an arm chair traveler on this amazing trip. Thanks for sharing these images. I have to agree with Pondside about the beautiful, productive women you've featured. Lovely textiles and baskets.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-17650002846576176642012-04-27T20:21:21.291-04:002012-04-27T20:21:21.291-04:00This is all so interesting. How hard these women ...This is all so interesting. How hard these women work! As we bring more and more texture into our homes (who would think I'd have a jute rug in my bedroom?), we must keep in mind the beautiful women of this country! Thank you for another great post!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-14590325126909364812012-04-27T18:27:14.900-04:002012-04-27T18:27:14.900-04:00What beautiful smiles those women have, and they t...What beautiful smiles those women have, and they things they make are beautiful as well. It must be hard to sit at a loom all day -- I notice they have fabric under them as cushioning. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that lovely blue cloth.Emmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-4443221164543202492012-04-27T18:11:36.518-04:002012-04-27T18:11:36.518-04:00Thanks for sharing, great photo's.Thanks for sharing, great photo's.Piece by Piecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11947220369390395236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-56517419042746063002012-04-27T15:53:26.269-04:002012-04-27T15:53:26.269-04:00Interesting post, I'm not surprised that your ...Interesting post, I'm not surprised that your tour group bought all the lady's baskets - they are beautiful. I love the fabric you bought too, it's a wonderful shade of blue. I love the saris that the ladies wear - it must be the most elegant form of dress ever invented I think.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-26651418075634815912012-04-27T10:31:14.894-04:002012-04-27T10:31:14.894-04:00What a wonderful souvenir, Mary.
The lives of wome...What a wonderful souvenir, Mary.<br />The lives of women all over the world are so varied. I couldn't help but notice how elegant the posture of those women was - the dignity they bring to their work - and then think of the slouching, sullen and entitled young women who I encounter every day in this 'first' world.<br />These two last posts were lovely!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-30828127617538327302012-04-27T09:42:29.162-04:002012-04-27T09:42:29.162-04:00Wonderful that you got to actually watch them, whi...Wonderful that you got to actually watch them, while they made these wonderful baskets, mats etc. Your photos are gorgeous.<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-3466224360586007602012-04-27T07:38:22.644-04:002012-04-27T07:38:22.644-04:00Love that blue fabric and also the baskets, intere...Love that blue fabric and also the baskets, interesting day for you.sweet blondie blue eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415902997410295811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-26900512887302380812012-04-27T07:18:02.844-04:002012-04-27T07:18:02.844-04:00Beautiful cloth dear Mary, how neat that you met t...Beautiful cloth dear Mary, how neat that you met the weaver!<br />The lady weaving baskets took my eye too - can't imagine why!<br />Hope everything is well with you.<br />Sending my very best wishes,<br />Rose H<br />xxRose H (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03502158211136467582noreply@blogger.com