Category Archives: Pakistani Artists

The Salwar/Churidar/Kameez Post – 1

Posted on 26/01/2014 by Anu M

A SHORT AND INCOMPLETE HISTORY OF THE CHUDIDAR, SALWAR, KAMEEZ ETC. India’s links with West Asia date back to antiquity.  It’s significant influence on attire, particularly in North West India, is probably best documented during Mughal rule, especially from the … Continue reading →

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Radha

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Anu M

  When spring came, tender-limbed Radha wandered Like a flowering creeper in the forest wilderness, Seeking Krishna in his many haunts. The god of love increased her ordeal, Tormenting her with fevered thoughts, And her friend sang to heighten the … Continue reading →

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Holi

Posted on 28/03/2013 by Anu M

And Holi is past but any day is good enough to enjoy Chughtai’s painting of Radha and Krishna playing Holi.

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