The beautiful scene. The girl is holding the water pot on her head. Its not a easy work.
The water of river Jehlum was used for drinking purposes and now a days if you touch the jehlum water then you have to wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid the infections !
The photograph has been taken from Dalgate in late 1930's. Construction of The Boulevard was started during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh. The construction was started in 1928 & completed in the autumn of 1931 under the Supervision of G.E.C. Wakefield CIE OBE who was Head of Council of Ministers in the administration during those days. This road from Dalgate upto Nishat was named "Karan Boulevard" after Heir apparent Karan Singh who was born that year at Paris. However this road came to be known as" Boulevard Road". For Supervision Engr.Francis Green Chief Engineer Bombay Presidency was engaged. He also looked after construction of Hari Singh High Street & first under ground Sewage System in kashmir aka Green Sahib's Drain. The Lighting Pillars on this road were installed latter in early 1940's.
The photograph showing two Hanji Ladies gossiping called " Massia Chetaan" in kashmiri, on the helm of their Donga Boat. A kangri & Earthen pot called "Deagul" is in front of them. A baby is in the lap of lady another one is hiding behind the front board of the Donga.
See the jewelry, which was or is part and parcel of K-culture later became burden.
A three piece tea set with tray made in 1890s in Kashmir, currently part of Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto (Canada).
Let us feel proud of our heritage and salute those extremely skillful craftsmen. The makers deserve a big salute. Something to feel proud of. Wonder if such intricate artwork can be produced today.
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