Indian sheen... by KarmaSong
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No Tibetan custom is as well known as the offering of a 'kata' or silk greeting scarf. It is an auspicious symbol which lends a positive note to the start of any enterprise or relationship and indicates the good intentions of the person offering it. This kata which was offered to me on my first arrival at Kathmandu airport is featured here next to the Indian sitar I used to play when I was a student!
Thank you very much for your comments on my last photo and gallery. Have a nice day!...please zoom !

Comments (62)
So beautiful in its simplicity yet it has a lot of meaning to you, dear Jean-Luc. Bisous. Diane. xx
Quite excellent!
Great connection and contrast between the two objects. A fine photographic composition.
Splendid image. Excellent!!!
very beautiful!!
A great composition!!
so very pretty ! lovely composition
Splendid composition! :)
Excellent photography and focus, Jean-Luc!!!
Very beautiful jean-luc,wonderful photography,i really like it...
Fantastic shot here, great information my friend, very well done!
Wonderful capture! I didn't know that. :D
a lovely coupling making a wonderful still life.
Great shot and interesting information
Treasured memories & fantastic capture!
So glad I was able to see this before leaving for the day as it is so inspiring Jean-Luc. Zooming in is a must to take in all the details of this beautiful scarf. Never having heard of this custom made it all the more enjoyable and it is something that is a great idea.
Jolie image, très bien composée.
sensational image
superb detail and info!
Fantastic shot my friend!!!! Hugs:)
Very nice balance of lighting!
Merçi pour les info et cette belle photo! :)
S U P E R B E
Nice work here Bravo!!!
Zooming shows off the beautiful textures of the weaving of this silk ceremonial gift. It is a fitting companion to the Sitar, both bring peace to the heart and mind. I don't even have to close my eyes to hear the music.
Stunning capture my friend.
des objets plein de souvenirs donc!!belle photo!!
Excellent shot with nice textures!
Hello Jean-Luc my mother has asked me to write this for you. I have always been fascinated by silk worms and how beautiful the silk cloth is. Your intro was very interesting and a custom that I had heard of before, but never actually knew of anyone who has had this pleasure bestowed upon them. I thought this photo was a real piece of magic in art, and obviously you treasured both these memories of your sitar and the beautiful silk scarf, therefore married them together within this superb picture, well done! hugs Jane and Lisa xx
A simple and beautiful habit full of meaning. Great shot! Hug!