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Learning History through Art – Sikh Rule in Kashmir
Exploring an example of Sikh influence in Kashmir through illuminated paintings in the Kashmir school from a Bhagavat Gita manuscript written in Sikhi Gurmukhi script
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Conversations – The Soul of Punjab
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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A Charkha Spinning Wheel
Sighting of a decorated Charkha Spinning Wheel - used in a vanishing craft
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Daggers in the Heart – Textile Art to die for!
The Ain-i Akbari manuscript, a part of the Akbarnama volumes written by Abu’l-Fazl in 1621 documents various weapons used in the Mughal era. Among the weapons described is the Jamdhar … Continue reading →
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