India Trip_043
Item
- Title
- India Trip_043
- Alternative Title
- India Trip
- Creator
- Karen Blessen
- Date
- 2014
- Description
- The image shows an open journal featuring handwritten notes and an illustration. On the left page, a journal entry is written in black ink, describing impressions of Jodhpur, India. Below the writing, there is a decorative strip with white floral designs on a gold background. The right page contains a print depicting two figures in traditional attire seated on a textured background. Both figures have halos and are engaged in conversation, one with multiple arms holding various objects. Above the print, text mentions "Jodhpur" and the date "Wednesday, February 12, 2014."
- Identifier
- 030_013014-021714_india_book
- Dates Completed
- January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
- Keywords
- Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
- Transcription
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JODHPUR, INDIA. Impressions. Disbelief at the sight of the Umad Bhawan Palace. The beauty of the Blue City. Faces, Familiar faces, Eye Contact. The little girl in blue flip-flops, crossing her arms, the young man selling bread, our guide, wearing jodhpur, the exquisite cradles in the women’s chamber of the palace, the surprise of walking into the Garden & Cosmos Exhibit. The city market and textiles, rings, ribbons, vegetables, rice.
The crazy luxury of the hotel, pool, restaurant & shop. The laughter we share.
Jodhpur
WED FEBRUARY 12 2014
GARDEN + cosmos
Christian Lacroix. - Rights
- To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
- Is Part Of
- India Trip
- Relation
- Image Gallery