Pinni: a traditional Punjabi snack

A ritual to ward off nazar (the evil eye).

Tales from the Tutinama | 04

Tales from the Tutinama | 03

Tales from the Tutinama | 02

Tales from the Tutinama | 01

Words by Wattayo Faqir | A series

Animal Lore | The Snow Leopard | Wakhi Lore from Gilgit Baltistan

Folk tradition for times when a tree fails to bear fruit.

A Hindko Folktale about a quack doctor.

An Urdu anecdote about Satan and the Pharaoh.

A Fable | Riches often make people forget where they come from.

A Pakistani fairytale about Prince Ahmed, his friends, and a flying horse.

Hindko Fable | There is always a heavy price to be paid for cruelty.

The beauty of bangles goes beyond aesthetics. A little on folk wisdom behind an ancient cultural practice.

Between 2004 and 2008, Balochistan faced a jaundice outbreak. Many turned to Hakeemi for treatment. In this post, we explore the folk remedies and beliefs that shaped their response.

Muslim Folklore | The Dastan-i-Ejderha is a legend about Hazrat Ali (R) slaying a dragon.

The story of how the Prince of Gilgit, Ra Trakhan, was born, castaway, and eventually found his way back to the throne.

Mughal-Era Folklore | The Blackbuck for whom Jahangir built Hiran Minar.

Animal Folklore | The Markhor | Lore from Gilgit Baltistan