Brunei Gallery Empire of the Sikhs 4th September

The exhibition was attended initially by 7 of us, but lack of stools drove Janet B to BM, Michelle left early and Janet K made a sketch,  but had to leave early.

Firstly, Carole chose a painting which was 'very colourful and complex' so she chose to do in black and white.



Here's Najlaa's study on blue paper:



An armlet for the Koh-I-Noor Diamond (a rock crystal was the replacement jewel)
and a pair of golden Earrings of the Maharani Katur.

Then Joyce chose a quick study of people going about their everyday activities:



Judith made a study of Old Lahor (from a painting) in terracotta and ochres with white highlights.



Mine was a Sikh Turban Helmet which was decorated & forged to accommodate a turban & topknot. There was a protective woven mesh in a zig-zag pattern.



Janet K decided to study a Kashmir shawl c 1835 - very elaborate weaving which took years to complete.