Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. In the foreground are lotus plants.

Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. A large agave plant is flowering at left.

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework for sale.

Uzbekistan, Khiva,A colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework.

Uzbekistan, Khiva,A colourful Suzani textile, cotton hand embroidered needlework.

UAE , Dubai, Expat from subcontinent loading colourful textiles at Souk on Bur Dubai side of the Creek.

Bo Sang Umbrella fair/girl with umbrella. Every January the village of Bo Sang displays its artisan heriatge with a carnival dedicated to its exquisite production of hand made and painted umbrellas wi...