Miyan Tansen At the centre of India there is a small town name Gwalior. In this town is the tomb of the greatest musician ever lived named Miyan Tansen. Miyan Tansen born in 1493 or 1506 son of Mukund Misra is considered to be one of the greatest musicians of Hindustan. His birth name was Ramtanu Pandey. He was famous ...Read More »
Culture and heritage of Gilgit Baltistan Gilgit –Baltistan has a number of cultural entities, ethnic groups and various backgrounds. In view of the multi-cultural and multi-lingual aspects, people also have a beautiful mix of lifestyles and attitudes presenting a pluralistic society living together in peace and harmony for centuries. The major languages spoken in the region are China, Balti, Burshaki, ...Read More »
Deosai National Park The Deosai National Park was established in 1993 to secure the survival of the bear and its habitat having long been prized kill for poachers and hunters. Deosai located in the Skardu district in Gilgit Baltistan Province in northern Pakistan. Deosai means the “Land of Giant” is well known for its spring season when it is covered by ...Read More »
Charpoy Charpoy/manji is an ancient furniture style still used extensively today charpoy is very light bed a single man can carry. The Charpoy is very versatile and functional piece of furniture we have taken this simple design to make many different pieces of furniture thus we have several sizes which include beds benches and footstools. “Char Paya” in Persian meanings ...Read More »
History of Gilgit Baltistan If we go through the history of Gilgit Baltistan there were a number of small independent states existed in the history of northern areas of Pakistan among them Hunza and nature were the traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the Hunza River. The rulers of these two states known as Thamor/Mir have built various ...Read More »
Lacquer Art It is scratching skill of the artisans which makes a significant difference in the lacquer art to make beautiful designs on wooden pieces. The major products in lacquer art wood work are candy jar, table lamp, Jewell box and decoration pieces were made in this wooden group of art. Lacquer work has always been famous and recognized in ...Read More »
The swati peeray Wood carving has been practiced in swat since early Buddhist period. The local craft of upper swat retains evidence of the ancient skill that is wood carving. The swati peeray (low chair) is famous by its unique design exist since time immemorial. Swat valley has culminated in an ornate style in wood carving today known as swat ...Read More »
14th August Celebrations in Pakistan Every nation celebrates its independence day with great fanaticism, fervor and renewed promise to make their country strong and affluent. Color full events chalked out in a befitting manner and pay respect to those who gave sacrifice for their mother land to give a bright future to the next generations. Newspapers carry out special supplements, ...Read More »
