ayesha.ibrahim, Author at Make Heritage Fun!

Balochi embroidery: A colour Of barrenness

November 7, 2016October 7, 2017

Pakistan is home to many amazing handiworks but the Balochi embroidery deserves a special mention. According to different sources the Balochi embroidery is regarded as …

Arts and Crafts, Best of 2016, Conservation, Discover, Heritage

Peshawari Chappal Is Tough-As-Nails, And Everyone’s Favorite

November 1, 2016September 21, 2017

The Peshawari chappal (slipper) is handcrafted traditional footwear whose origin appears to be unknown — some say it came from?Peshawa, while the other speculate ancient …

Arts and Crafts, Discover, Heritage

Kashikari: The power of centuries-old mosaic art

October 31, 2016October 14, 2017

Among South Asia?s oldest cities, Multan, is home to historic arts and crafts in which blue ceramic crafts holds special mention. This hand painted glazed …

Intangible Heritage, Nature, Travel

A travelogue: Topi Rakh Ayub National Park

October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

I have visited Ayub National Park several times in childhood and until recently in 2012. Locally called Ayub Park, it covers a large area housing …

Blog, Discover, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

The One too Many Attractions of Islamabad

September 20, 2016October 22, 2016

Islamabad in Pakistan is mostly famous for its Margalla Hills and a milder climate compared with?the rest of the cities. The non-residents of the …

Discover, Heritage, Memorial, Religious

A 200-year old temple in Rawalpindi is a school for special children

September 6, 2016October 15, 2016

Rawalpindi is situated on both sides of the Grand Trunk Road which is internationally famous for being connected to the Silk Route- a?historic network of …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Religious

Dharmarajika: The Great Stupa of Taxila

September 1, 2016September 5, 2016

The Dharmarajika stupa was constructed in 2nd century A.D., part of the eight shrines built in 3rd century B.C by Emperor Ashoka. Among the six …

Best of 2016, Blog, Features, Food Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Sohbat: The Pashtun dish that brings people together

August 5, 2016September 24, 2017

Sohbat is a popular traditional dish of?this region, comprising of desi chicken curry and chappatis, and garnished with fresh salad or chicken pieces. Dera Ismail …