samantha mcgiver

Monica Bellucci by Alberta Tiburzi, 1991

Edward John Poynter, Psychè in the Temple of Love (detail), 1882

‘Suzani’ name of the exquisite silk mural embroideries comes from Persian “sozan” which means “a needle”. The art of making such textiles in Iran is also called ‘Suzandozi’ (needlework). Tajik & Uzbek Silk Handmade Suzanis gives people an insight into the old culture and tradition of the Khorasani land. Such works of art were prepared and used for ceremonial events like wedding, fittings for horses and horsemen, and the general embellishment of reception areas. Traditionally this embroidery work began at the birth of a daughter and continued, with the help of family and friends, until the bride’s dowry was complete. The patterns of Suzanis are an expression of women’s mood and fantasies; and not only that…Most of all, Suzanis are the last exponents of an age-old tradition.

Nu Féminin [1950] ////zoltan G L A S S

From “The Good Times Rolled, Black New Orleans 1978-1982” - Bernard Hermann

American Horror Story Coven

Please be advised that Alice’s statement is very detailed and mentions sexual/physical/emotional abuse

Summer Afternoons. January Thieves (1923 - 2006). gelatin silver print 

Nomitkon, Tajikistan — I’d never seen a bread eating cat before.  But this cat loved bread. He would practically sit down at the table and wait to be served.  The owners would throw him a few pieces and then throw him out of the house, but he would soon sneak back in and continue looking longingly at the loaves.

Sun and the moon. Huichol beadwork. Mexico.

Vogue Italia July 2009 | Rosario Dawson by Greg Kadel