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Crossing Cultures Devotional Memoir

Eclectic

Eclectic. “Composed of elements drawn from various sources. Synonyms: Assorted. Mixed. Ragtag. Varied.” (Merriam Webster Dictionary)

The term entered my vocabulary during Interior Design undergrad studies. And became the predominant style in our various homes over the years. 

Local culture and prominent traditional hues. Availability in textiles and furniture. Differing patterns and color combinations. All these things dictated our interior decor. And changed my own perception of beauty and order.

The girl who couldn’t imagine deep reds in her color scheme, now embraces them.

Eclectic languages. One Savior. (A few years ago I designed and calligraphied this piece for a meeting in the Pacific Rim. It was silkscreened on t-shirts and wall hangings.)
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Crossing Cultures Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Threads

Colorful skeins of thread surround him. And neutral strings on the loom show no pattern to follow. As far as I can see. 

But the old carpet maker knows. 

Thread by thread. Hour by hour. Day by day. 

He works the loom, creating a rich pattern. A map of threads he already had in mind when he started.

The carpet maker at Afghan Carpets in the 1990s. Karachi.