Here you will find all related to Kashmiri dressing, music, folk dances, art and lifestyle of Kashmiri people
History behind the pics is written by Mr Showkat Rasheid Wani Amira Kadal bridge The photograph was taken by M/S Dutta Photographers in 1930’s showing a view of Old Amirakadal. Please appreciate the traffic sense of pedestrians all of them are crossing the bridge through footpath. On the right one can see a double-story Houseboat. […]
Ranga Tsar Wanda Kostur Viri Mot Poshi Nul Tont Kon Kola Tonch ( Common Kingfisher) Zar Batchi Phambe Seer Satut or Hud hud Lot Raza or Leat Raz Wyet Tont Wan Kukil Chets tal Sheena-pi-pin Goi Dofa Tiriv Haarwatijj Hazara dastaan Katij Niel kaav Pintsakkon Ghaant Kolur/Kavput Bill Bi Chur Kostur Sehara Dobbai Grad Brag […]
Different styles of Pashmina Shawls Harshidaar – In this 2 inch embroidery work is done around the shawl on borders. This shawl does not have any any embroidery in the middle of shawl. Neemdoor – In this type of shawl as well embroidery is done around the border of the shawl, but in this embroidery […]
Kashmiri music and songs have a long history, since ages they have been profound part of Kashmiri culture . As a result, the Valley has seen a galaxy of great singers and artists, upholding the great tradition of Kashmiri folk, poetry and music. With each decade that has passed most of the Kashmiri people especially […]
Clothes aren’t everything there is to a person. But, association with traditional clothes is beautiful. Kashmiris associate themselves with what they wear. They hold it as a dear part of their identity. And, pherans are something that are purely a part of Kashmiri history, culture & tradition. Pheran, a loose part of clothing, extending to […]
The intricate patterns carved detail on a box, elegant colors on beautifully designed animal shapes, papier Mache is an amazing craft passed down generations to generations, for centuries. Having travelled from Central Asia but making its home in Kashmir, the fascinating art involves the creation of design by carving pulp of paper in various molds […]
Kashmir, a valley of art, has a legacy of art, as old as the history of art itself. With life flowing like the waves of Dal Lake on a peaceful day, Kashmir has discovered art in the crevices of minutes infused in idleness & chaos. And, being a Mushaira, a poetic symposium of languages, lives, […]
Interested to know more about Kashmiri traditional things? You have come to right place. Here are some traditional Kashmiri items which are used extensively in valley. Every household will have almost all of these items. Photo story by Manan Mushtaq
Tilla Pheran Floral Silk Pheran Men Checkered Pheran Kani Pheran Hand Block Printed Chanderi Silk Quraab Pheren Tul Palav Pheran
We asked our Instagram audience, what café or restaurant do they think serves good foods in Kashmir and we got many comments with people suggesting their choices. We analyzed all the comments and compiled a list of 10 top places in Kashmir which majority of people think serve quality food. Below is our and our […]
By Onaiza Drabu Rantas She is a witch and a seductress. Her feet are usually turned backwards. She is known to kidnap men, take them to her cave in mountains and eats out the hearts of men. She is known to seek husbands amongst mortals, but their attachment has fatal consequences, as its object dies […]
Kashmiri Pink Tea, famously known as Nun Chai is the most popular tea served in Kashmir. It is known for its salty taste and distinctive flavor. Breakfast in Kashmir is incomplete without Nun Chai. It is served two times a day, usually in breakfast and in the evening with Kashmiri bread. In Kashmir, whenever one […]
All humans (esp. Kashmiris) have this gene of Malaal. Some express it more and are known as Ladayi gaer and some express it less and are Andre Humal. Malaal can occur to anyone, anytime irrespective of their caste, color, age, gender (but it is mostly found in zanaan koem) with or without any stimulus and […]
The raw material for woodcarving in Kashmir is obtained from walnut trees (Doon Kul). Only trees which are older than 300 years are cut for this art. Wood from root or trunk of the tree is used for carvings. Root wood is expensive than trunk wood. After wood is obtained below steps are carried to […]
Samavar The heritage Tea Brewer of Kashmir Isband Soz Incense burner Tash Naer Set of two utensils used for purpose of a handwash Kaenz Traditional bowl used for eating meals by Kashmiri women Doonga Food Serving bowl Toor- Pyala Used for serving small dishes Trami Sarposh Used to serve wazwan Dechewaer Used to cool dishes […]
Since JK Bank calendar has been discontinued, we have made this 2021 calendar which gives details of holidays and bank holidays in Kashmir valley. It’s a pdf version that can be downloaded by anyone. Download Kashmir 2021 Calendar Here
Kashur khandar is all fun with the lovely female folk. Starting from cute chubby toddlers dressed in beautiful uncomfortable dresses to old great grannies who have only one job “Doikher karun”. Now let me tell you some categories. My fav are those chulbuli, chan chabeli type girls namely janu, sonu, monu, simi, pinki, […]
Chillai Kalan is the 40 day harsh winter period in Kashmir. This period sends shivers down one’s spine. Chillai-Kalan begins from December 21 and ends on January 31 next year. Chillai Kalan is a Persian term. Chilla means 40, Kalan means bigger. There are 3 Chilas The Chillai Kalan, the Chillai Khurd, and the Challai […]
1. Trath sinthas.. nov namdhh zoluth(even if it was decade old) 2. Tohi shikaslad shuren shoobwini kamli peatth behuen.tuhuend gachhi taatth trawin 3. Magaz yeli phonas kun aes ath chu yie gachan 4. Hy hy faan koruth ath,dimaag chui asan khabar katy 5. Hai pai kaanger , Ichen chai na gaash 6. Touhe chaw zaayde […]
Kashmiri wazas sometimes during weddings sing songs in chorus and the music for it is provided by wooden hammer beating meat on the top of a round stone. As a Kashmiri hearing your chefs singing is very pleasing. Here is a compilation of wazas showing their singing skills.
Work by Shoaib Kadla & Sheikh Salman Download MP3 version of Rosh Wala Instrumental here
Ahad Sons, Kashmiri Food Delivery and Takeaway at Uday Park, New Delhi Ahad Sons Menu Mr Abdul Ahad Waza Packaged Ghustabas at Ahad Sons Ahad Waza 3 Ristas, 3 Ghustabas, 3 Pieces in Marchwagun Korma, Nadur Yakhni and Gante Chutney costed us 1400 Rupees. Best Kashmiri food in Delhi. Each bite reminded of wazwan at […]
Weight Approximate in Kgs Tola 11.66 Gm Ad wal 28 Gm 0.5 pal 2 Tolas Pal 44 gm 1/20 seer 4 tolas Seer 933 gm 150 Pals 80 tolas Od mun 700 gm 0.75 Seer 15 pals 60 tolas Manwatas […]
Are you interested in ancient history of Kashmir? Want to know who was First king of Kashmir? Or are you interested to know about Sikh/Afghan/Dogra rule in Kashmir? You have to come to right place. We have compiled this massive list of Kings/Rulers of Kashmir after a great deal of research. Gonada 1 3120-3103 B.C […]
The Kashmiri culture comprises of a diverse blend of mouth-watering foods, singing, dancing and warm clothes. Food is a very important part of our culture, and comes with a palette of its own flavours. All Kashmiri feasts from big to small, have one thing in common – they are different in their own way! And […]
