While living in India Michael Beste became fascinated by the arts and traditions of the country and its peoples.

On his return to Germany in the mid-80's, he set up Noah's Ark - a gallery which reflects his love and respect for the wealth and diversity of India's culture through the ages

He travels regularly to India to explore and purchase for Noah's Ark.

His customers include museums and galleries as well as individual collectors.

He is a specialist in the textile traditions of India. You find his article on the Baghs and Phulkaris of the Punjab in HALI 113 (Nov/Dec 2000).

You can order an expanded version - unfortunately only in German language - through the gallery   

 

Phulkari und Bagh - Stickereien aus dem Punjab

41 pages, 38 coloured prints, 2 maps, € 28.- + postage

 

Also available is his book on the life and textiles of the Banjara.

Die Banjara und ihre Stickereien

80 pages, 81 coloured prints, 1 map, € 35.- + postage

The gallery is open by appointment.

Please contact us for more information.

 

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