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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Mohammed Matloob
A Legacy Carved in Wood: The Life and Art of Mohammed Matloob Mohammed Matloob is more than a craftsman; he is a custodian of a centuries-old tradition, a living link to the Mughal era’s exquisite woodcarving heritage. Born in Nagina, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India, his journey began not in a formal studio but as an apprentice at the tender age of ten, under the watchful eye of his uncle, Abdul Rehman Khan – a master craftsman h
imself. This early immersion wasn't merely about learning a skill; it was about inheriting a lineage, absorbing the ethos of dedication and precision that had been passed down through generations. Matloob speaks with reverence of his uncle, referring to him as his *guru*, the guiding force who instilled in him not just technique but also an unwavering aspiration: to achieve national recognition like Khan himself. This ambition wasn’t b…
