karakul hat A Karakul (or Qaraqul) hat is made from the fur of the Qaraqul breed of sheep and is referred to as Astrakhan, broadtail, qaraqulcha, or Persian lamb. Qaraqul means Black fur in Turkic; similar types of hats are common among Turkic peoples. The hat is peaked, and folds flat when taken […]
Read Morewhat is kashmiri chilli Kashmiri chilli powder is deep red in colour and it is a little milder than the usual chilli powders. ‘Kashmiri chili powder or ‘kashmiri chillies’ is a bit of a misnomer. It gives curries a nice, red colour, just like paprika powder.The mild red ones are grown in Karnataka and a […]
Read MoreKASHMIRI ART AND CRAFTS The state of Jammu and Kashmir is famous the world over for its unique and splendid work of art and crafts. Travel through even the remotest parts of the state will give an insight into the world of art and craft in Jammu and Kashmir. Just about everything that is seen […]
Read MoreHealth benefits of cashew nuts 1.Cashew nuts are rich in good fats and have zero cholesterol which helps lower LDL, the bad cholesterol, and triglyceride making one’s heart healthy. Many think that cutting out fat intake is good for our body which is untrue. 2.They are rich in magnesium which is required for strong bones, […]
Read MoreKashmiri design Kashmiri design, with its traditional name “Kashidakari”, is one of the most popular traditional embroideries in India, which has global reputation alike. It is as beautiful and captivating as the Kashmir itself.ashmiri embroidery has always fascinated people. Apart from the sightseeing, Kashmir and parts of Northern India draw attention of most of the […]
Read Morekashmiri bags In order to accomplish specific demands of customers Kashmiri Handbags are designed using optimum quality soft fabric and other basic material.Apart from this,there are entire range in different specifications to meet varied needs of clients.These kashmiri bags are being designed by highly skilled and experienced artisans, using the latest technology.There are different types […]
Read Morechili pepper The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. In Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India,and other Asian countries, the word “pepper” is usually omitted.The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) and several related […]
Read MoreGinger Ginger is a flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual stems about a meter tall bearing narrow green leaves and yellow flowers. Ginger is indigenous to southern China, and was spread […]
Read MorePashmina Care instructions It is very important to know that how to take care of your pashmina outfit.To maintain your Cashmere or Pashmina outfit like shawl ,stoles ,scarves etc , as beautiful as when you bought it, you should hand wash or dry clean it. Never use a washing machine.If hand washing it, use only […]
Read MoreBlack cardamom Black cardamom, also known as Indian cardamom or brown cardamom, comes from either of two species in the family Zingiberaceae. Its seed pods have a strong camphor-like flavor, with a smoky character derived from the method of drying.The pods are used as a spice, in a similar manner to the green Indian cardamom […]
Read Morekashmiri salwar kameez INDIA is popular for its dressing sense of woman in all over the world . Salwar Kameez is one Indian outfit that never loses popularity as it is extremely comfortable . It has secured an important place in the modern womans wardrobe with which she can work also in any job field.The […]
Read MoreJewellery(kashmiri jhumka) Any material used to adorn oneself may be called a jewelry. Usually the material is precious material like gemstone or noble metals but modern jewelry can be made of any material. Jewellry may be made using clay, ceramic, porcelain, acrylic, plastic, crystal, glass, metal, rhinestone, seeds, shells, bone, corals, stone or wood. Sometimes […]
Read Morekashmiri suits /dress The kashmir is famous for its art ,beauty dryfruits and spices but one more thing for which kashmir is famous is kashmiri dress.It is sold all over in india.There are different clothes like kurta,phiran, silk sarees,shawls,salwar kameez and kashmiri hats these are the most famous items.Salwar kameez has secured an important place […]
Read MoreLadakh Ladakh is Gifted with high mountain, valleys, lakes beautiful ancient Buddhist monasteries on hill top and their resident (monks) chanting prayers, absolutely different culture, courtesy and the smiling faces of the Ladakhis is like an icing on the cake – adding further to its breathtaking landscapes. The charm of its landscape and people will […]
Read MoreCarpet types 1.Needle felt These carpets are more technologically advanced. Needle felts are produced by intermingling and felting individual synthetic fibers using barbed and forked needles forming an extremely durable carpet. These carpets are normally found in commercial settings such as hotels and restaurants where there is frequent traffic. 2.Knotted On a knotted pile carpet […]
Read MoreDRIED FIGS RECIPES Anjeer Halwa Ingredients 1. 24 (200 grams) dried figs (anjeer) 2. 3 tbsp ghee 3. 1/2 cup blanched , peeled and almonds (badam) 4. 1/3 cup milk powder 5. 4 tbsp sugar 6. 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder Method 1. Cook the figs in boiling water for about 3 to 5 minutes. […]
Read MoreBlack pepper Black pepper is native to south India, and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. Currently Vietnam is the world’s largest producer and exporter of pepper, producing 34% of the world’s Piper nigrum crop as of 2008.Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity for both its flavour and as a […]
Read MoreOnline gifts shopping india Online shopping or e-shopping is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser. Alternative names are: e-web-store, e-shop, e-store, Internet shop, web-shop, web-store, online store, online storefront and virtual store. Mobile commerce (or m-commerce) describes […]
Read MoreDRY FRUITS IN PREGNANCY It is very important nowdays to know about the quality of the dry fruits at the time of buying them more importantly for the pregnant women because whatever the women eat it directly effects to her unborn baby.At this time mostly doctor prefer to eat fresh fruits and dry fruits […]
Read MoreFigs Figs are the only fruit to fully ripen to complete sweetness and semi-dry right on the tree before falling to the ground to continue drying.After harvest, the figs are inspected and packaged. Packaging includes rings of figs tightly packed and over-wrapped, moisture-proof bags, wrapped finger packs, plastic cups or bulk.There are literally hundreds of […]
Read MoreTraditional Dresses of Jammu & Kashmir Costumes of Jammu and Kashmir are well known for their embroidery and intricate designs, which reflects the richness of the culture and landscape of the region. The form of clothing is designed to counter the cold climate of the region. Most of the garments are made of wool, silk […]
Read MoreCrewel embroidery and its types Crewel embroidery, or Crewelwork, is a type of surface embroidery using wool. A wide variety of different embroidery stitches are used to follow a design outline applied to the fabric. The technique is at least a thousand years old.The origin of the word crewel is unknown but is thought […]
Read MoreList of kashmiri spices As we know that INDIA very famous country or its traditional dresses .costums and for its food .If we talk about the food in INDIA it is incomplete without the spices because no any food in INDIA is made without kashmiri spices .IN hotels,restudents,parties or we can say in every function […]
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