In Response to~ Sepia Saturday~92~Saturday 17th September 2011

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This photograph was taken in the 1950s
in the city of Rawalpindi Pakistan.
My graceful Mother wearing the traditional Eastern dress
called'Gharara suit' with her head covered with a 'Dupatta''
draped around the shoulders.
Such dresses are not part of normal dress wear
in Pakistan.They are now mostly worn by brides
but that style has also changed and it is a
matter of choice.

Comments

Marilyn & Jeff said…
Your mother looks so beautiful, this is a gorgeous photo.
September 18, 2011 at 5:07 AM
Anjum Wasim Dar said…
I'm deeply grateful to you Dear Marilyn for visiting and the lovely comment.
September 18, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Christine H. said…
She is simply gorgeous and the dress just adds to her beauty. Thanks for sharing this photo.
September 18, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Anjum Wasim Dar said…
Thank You Christine -just visited your Blog its simply wonderful-loved it the content and style.
September 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Little Nell said…
I can only echo what the others say. Thank you for showing this picture of your lovely mother. I also read your Nottingham poem (the place of my birth) and I’ve never seen such an ode to its delights before. Well done.
September 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Bob Scotney said…
A graceful lady indeed. A gorgeous photo which you must cherish.
September 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Alan Burnett said…
Thanks for joining in with Sepia Saturday (especially with such a fine photograph). We can now add another outpost to the world-wide web of Sepia Saturday participants.
September 18, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Anjum Wasim Dar said…
Mr Alan Burnett- You are welcome.I look forward to sharing more with your wonderful meaningful memorable and valuable program.
Deeply grateful for your kind words.
September 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Anjum Wasim Dar said…
Little Nell, Bob Scotney-Thank You
September 19, 2011 at 1:07 AM
Liz Rice-Sosne said…
This is a truly lovely photo ... old traditions are a bit like the glue from one generation to another, your mother is beautiful.
September 19, 2011 at 2:36 AM
Brett Payne said…
The photograph gives such a feeling of sheltering from the hot sun in the shade of that vegetation-festooned building. I wonder whether it was a residence or something else? Great image, thank you, and I look forward to seeing more contributions by you at Sepia Saturday.
September 19, 2011 at 4:21 AM
Anjum Wasim Dar said…
Thank You Mr Payne.I am honored.I shall surely, contribute.The photograph shows a residence.The steps are in the front of a small three bedroom house located on what we call Jhelum Road, part of The Historic Mall Road in the Rawalpindi Cantonment,of Pakistan
September 19, 2011 at 11:45 PM
Kristin said…
Beautiful photograph and I, too, look forward to seeing more of your photos.
September 20, 2011 at 6:49 AM
Liz Stratton said…
Gorgeous! She is absolutely lovely. I look forward to seeing more of your photographs and learning more of your local traditions.
September 20, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Anonymous said…
What timeless beauty! Welcome aboard and thank you for sharing your Mother with us.
September 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM
sunny said…
mam your mother looks gorgeous. first, when i saw this picture i thought it was you:)
September 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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