Culture Blog

A few photos of the grand old women and men who were young at the time of the "hallaa" ... the Partition.

Over deep conversations about phulkaris, over chai & pakodas followed by parathas & butter, we bonded - discussing the culture of their youth, of their childhood homes and the culture of the time.

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7am As I struggled to walk barefoot at 15 degrees Centigrade on even colder marble floors – suddenly I see this vision: An unopened pile of textiles …who knows what … Continue reading →

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This is a little story about the background of a Punjabi textile that is a few metres long. It is about the culture of Punjab from a century ago. It … Continue reading →

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Here’s another cultural remnant of the olden days in Punjab – A ceiling fan decorated with Phulkari work: The rope is used to swing the fan and is held by … Continue reading →

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Sighting of a decorated Charkha Spinning Wheel - used in a vanishing craft

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A “haalvan” phulkari is done on very fine cotton cloth that is similar to mul mul. This is the first time I held one in my hand! All bridal textiles … Continue reading →

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My view of heavenly bliss

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There is too much that I do not know anything about and the role that opium played in the history of China is one of them. Were it not for … Continue reading →

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