Inspirations for the week:

1. Ancestor altars
2. Minton tiles from the Capitol building
3. Sharajat-al-Hayat--the "Tree of Life" of Bahrain. Surrounded by sand dunes with its water source a mystery, this lone, lush 500-year old acacia tree is a testament to the endurance of nature.
4. Quilt Artistry by Yoshinko Jinzenji
5. African Textiles by John Gillow