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Habeel Lal's Family Tresures

Habeel Lal of Noghor Muli, Kosht has got a family background of a taste for culture. He has has not only kept his family tradition alive, but has made it a passion. Habeel Lal has collected a large number of articles of cultural and historical importance. Many of these articles, he has inherited, and many others belong to other famous personalities. Habeel Lal deserves not only appreciation but support in his mission.
Here are some pictures of Habeel Lal's colletion. (06-May-2014)


Rahal, casing cum reading stand for the Holy Qur-an


Ibex skin is used as Prayer mate


Case for keeping pens


Begging bowl of a famous hermit, Pas Para Faqeer of Jughur.












Sieve made of leather


Spice container for kitchen



Left and right:Chitrali Sitar. Centre: Gharba (instrument played with mystic verses)


Daf, a percussion musical instrument.


Spindle for spinning goat hair


Spining wheel for spinning wool


Loom for Chitrali Patti


Wooden mould of Kon (soft leather shoes)


Kon (Soft leather shoes)


Gems and beeds


Gems and beeds


Embroidery






Arrow holder


Battle axe




Matchlock accessories


Matchlock accessories


Matchlock accessories


Matchlock accessories


Bipod for matchlock


Ibex trophy

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