Monday, February 15, 2010

some facts of pakistan

Sindh:
The interesting technique of shaping camel skin and decorating it with indigenously prepared lacquer colors is and age old tradition. Shaped articles are merely decorated with floral or geometrical patterns in bright colors. Lamps, vases, dishes and plates are vivid part of culture of Sindh.


The tiles of Multan:
The history of Multani arts and crafts also goes back to medieval period. Kasha work, glazing and hand painting of ceramic products are an important art for which Multan is famous world wide.



Majestic mountains:
Chitral is home to the precipitous mountains of the Hindu Kush. This range is different from the Himalayas and since there are no 8000 meters peaks here, it is not as well known. However, it is called the Hindu Kush ‘parapamisus’ meaning mountains over which no eagle can fly. 



Bridge outside Chitral valley:
Chitralis have been mostly left in their valley for centuries, and their origins remain shrouded in mystery. There is a wooden bridge that connects to the beauty of Chitral which lies in rustic mountainous terrain, as in its warmhearted and friendly inhabitants.

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