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Afghanistan book collection
My books on Afghanistan range from fashion, textiles, art, architecture, religion, culture, landscape and politics. You can find some of...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
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update on my book
Here’s an update on the book I’ve been working on for some of you who have asked: I’m making slow and steady progress given all else I...
shoprumirose
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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lapis lazuli in art
History of lapis lazuli stone in art: from the mountains of Badakshan (in present-day Afghanistan) to ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia,...
shoprumirose
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Jul 29, 20210 min read
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Apr 24, 20210 min read
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Feb 18, 20210 min read
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Googoosh "Man Amadaam", afghan song
Did you know that Googoosh's song "Man Amadaam" was composed by Afghan poet/singer/composer Ustad Zaland. This is my rendition of her...
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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afghan style "last christmas"
I love this song by George Michael (Wham)
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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ahmad zahir "kaama naranda em"
Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Kaama Naranda Em" on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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ahmad zahir "Ay padeshah-e-khooban
Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Ay Padeshah-e-Khooban on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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"Take on me" - Aha
"Take on Me" by Aha - vintage style
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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karoake night: Madonna
Singing Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" at the Willard Hotel (New Years Eve)
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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ahmad zahir "sultan qalbam"
Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Sultan Qalbam" on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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ahmad zahir "Gar Zolfe Porayshanat"
Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Gar Zolfe Porayshanat" on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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80's music, afghan style
Funny Afghan dance to Men At Work's "Down Under"
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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toto "africa"
playing Toto's "Africa" on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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ahmad zahir "hama yaranam"
Playing Ahmad Zahir's "Hama Yaranam" on harmunia
shoprumirose
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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tribaL afghan girl DRAWING
I’m using quarantine time to get back in touch with my art/design roots. Today’s sketch: dancing Afghan kuchi girl. In a dress inspired...
shoprumirose
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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An EVENING WITH TABLA FOR TWO
We spent a magical evening listening to Tabla for Two. Abigail Adams Greenway and Masood Omar are very talented!
shoprumirose
Feb 10, 20191 min read
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playing harmunia
I’ve watched my dad play music and sing growing up and I used to play harmonium a lot in my 20’s. Just learned to play by ear. Then for...
shoprumirose
Aug 28, 20181 min read
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