Our Stories
Bringing you folklore straight from the mountains, plains, deserts and beaches of Pakistan. Transcribed, illustrated and curated with love. Happy reading!
-Team Folkloristan
The Adventures of Sindbad
An enthralling tale, of adventure, fantasy and more...
Wali Dad the Grasscutter
A fateful journey, from rags to riches by chance, and riches to rags by choice.
The Legend of Raja Rasalu
An hunting chronicle of medieval Punjabi giant-slayer King.
The Legend of Koh-e-Chiltan
The legend of a haunted mountain in Balochistan.
The Legend of Hatim Tai
Adapted from Arab and Persian lore, one of many fun adventures of Prince Hatim.
Legend of the Dog's Grave
A tale of true loyalty, and the spirit of our friend's with paws.
Karsaz's Ghost-Bride
A famous urban legend from Pakistan's largest metropolitan: Karachi.
Mullah Nasruddin Feeds His Coat
A satirical, humorous fable adsorbed from Turkish folklore by Urdu.
Mir Hammal-e-Jiand of Kalmaat
A tribal chieftain from Baloch history who bravely fought Portuguese invasions.
