Maria’s photos make me want to go to India badly and take pictures. Walking in Udaipur, she met a fellow fiber artist working on his ancient sewing machine in a small stall. He made some of the most beautiful fabrics she had ever seen and she bought a whole suitcase full of them, and she loved talking with him.

His work is wonderful, and I imagine it will show up in Maria’s work and imagination again and again. It is not like any fabric I have seen, and his use of color is remarkable.

Since she got home, she has mostly been sleeping, with some beautiful breaks for talking and eating. A most wonderful trip – we were up talking for hours – and later today she plans to start writing about it.

She needs another day or two to rest and get  re-acclimated. It is sure wonderful to have her back.