TRADITIONAL HEADDRESSES OF LADAKH
Ladakh (meaning ‘land of the passes’) is a cold desert in the Northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is divided into the mainly Muslim Kargil district and the primarily Buddhist Leh district. The people of Ladakh have a rich folklore, some of which date back to the pre-Buddhist era.
This project is a depiction of the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh that showcases the different headdresses worn by people of different tribes within Ladakh.
Mentioned hereunder the illustrations are the name of the Headdresses and their respective tribe or religion.
Medium : Watercolor on Fabriano (300gsm)
PERAK - ARYAN LADY
DOHON- MUSLIM GIRL
GONDA - BOT GIRL
TOPI- BALTI OLDMAN
GONDA - BUDDHIST OLDMAN
WEDDING HEADDRESS - (BUDDHIST)
FESTIVE HEADDRESS - BUDDHIST BOY
2019 WALL CALENDAR
Size 11" x 15.5"
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