Vinita Karim’s The Wonder That Is Life shows stacked embroidered bands inspired by ancient ports and cities. The bands recall Alexandria’s busy piers and Venice’s hidden canals beneath arches. Triangles shine like Petra’s stone buildings under a soft crescent moon, while fine threads trace the Ganges and Nile, linking old trade routes from Carthage to Canton. Bright gold, red, and blue stitches tie rooftops together. Each stitch holds memories of far‑off markets and salty sea air, weaving a lively story of shared history—and of journeys taken, forgotten, and felt again in quiet moments of looking.