Comparison of Decorations on Arms and non-Arms Objects

Tatyana Dianova · 7th July 2010, 07:46 PM

Thank you Jens

eftihis · 7th July 2010, 10:57 PM

Hi Tatiana, great discovery, although it would be great to know if it is from the Kalash region.
By the way Tim, Kalash are not a "hindu island", they are pagans, and their religion relates in a part with ancient Greek religion, as well as some words in their language.
Below is an interesting article about Kalash:

http://www.sott.net/articles/show/21...rom-Extinction

Tim Simmons · 8th July 2010, 06:50 PM

Some more stuff on Kafirs, Pagans in the area. They may not be Hindus but I would bet that elements of Hinduism are in the mix. From "The Aboriginal Tribes of India" Stephen Fuchs 1975.

Tatyana Dianova · 11th July 2010, 06:48 PM

I have forgotten to mention, that these amulets were made in the end of 19th - beginning of the 20th century. So it is quite easy to date the dagger too...

Gavin Nugent · 17th July 2010, 06:17 AM

Here is a relevant discussion posted but Jens some time back.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=sikh

I am sure there are many other threads worth posting here, if you find them, drop them in.

Gav

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 9th November 2011, 02:48 PM

Salaams all,
It is difficult to allocate importance to one thread or another, however, I believe this sticky is a vital and extremely relevant addition. Im puzzled that it has squillions of hits but only a few trusted stalwarts adding letters. I for one will be adding lots of stuff here since it is the ideal vehicle to record millions of useful decorative techniques.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 4th December 2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams all,
It is difficult to allocate importance to one thread or another, however, I believe this sticky is a vital and extremely relevant addition. Im puzzled that it has squillions of hits but only a few trusted stalwarts adding letters. I for one will be adding lots of stuff here since it is the ideal vehicle to record millions of useful decorative techniques.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Salaams all ~

I have given this some thought and the more thought I give it the bigger becomes the potential for a very full document indeed ! I would suggest that the scope even only considering Islamic and Indian techniques and patterns is huge so that it should be in separate sections in no particular order viz;
1. Ceramics and Glass.
2. Caligraphy.
3. Metalwork (non arms).
4. Woodcarving and stonecarving.
5. Weaving, Rugs, Flatweaves, Needlework and Costumes.
6. Jewelery.
7. Arms.

Therefor I call upon moderator support for what could be a superb multi faceted resource.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

8th July 2010, 06:50 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Some more stuff on Kafirs, Pagans in the area. They may not be Hindus but I would bet that elements of Hinduism are in the mix. From "The Aboriginal Tribes of India" Stephen Fuchs 1975. Attached Images

17th July 2010, 06:17 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	A blast from the past Here is a relevant discussion posted but Jens some time back. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=sikh I am sure there are many other threads worth posting here, if you find them, drop them in. Gav

7th July 2010, 07:46 PM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	Thank you Jens

7th July 2010, 10:57 PM	#2
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 512	Hi Tatiana, great discovery, although it would be great to know if it is from the Kalash region. By the way Tim, Kalash are not a "hindu island", they are pagans, and their religion relates in a part with ancient Greek religion, as well as some words in their language. Below is an interesting article about Kalash: http://www.sott.net/articles/show/21...rom-Extinction

11th July 2010, 06:48 PM	#4
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	I have forgotten to mention, that these amulets were made in the end of 19th - beginning of the 20th century. So it is quite easy to date the dagger too...

9th November 2011, 02:48 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams all, It is difficult to allocate importance to one thread or another, however, I believe this sticky is a vital and extremely relevant addition. Im puzzled that it has squillions of hits but only a few trusted stalwarts adding letters. I for one will be adding lots of stuff here since it is the ideal vehicle to record millions of useful decorative techniques. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.