There are many reasons why Westerners might want to purchase Indian and Pakistani clothes: for a visit to one of these countries, for a visit to a religious service, for a costume, or simply for their...
Rupees are the official currency of the Republic of India. Rupees are recognized as one of the oldest forms of currency in the world, dating back to the 16th century. Rupees include both distinct coins and...
As long as coins have existed, people have collected them. Coins are easy items to obtain and since they are made of metal, they do not quickly deteriorate. They are small, making them easy to clean, store,...
Understanding the coinage used throughout India’s history can be as complex as learning the history of India itself. While India has only been a sovereign nation since 1947, it has been shaped and reshaped as...
War games first became popular in the 1960s by depicting such military campaigns as the Battle of the Bulge or Napoleon's march into the heart of Russia. Many of the initial game mechanics with different types...
Rare stamps always add to the value of a collection. They are some of the few surviving artifacts of an old world. With avant garde features, India stamps are a collector’s dream. Indian stamps, those from...
Sometimes, a person may become tired of the "look" he or she regularly sports and wish to implement a wardrobe update. A salwar kameez is a comfortable and stylish option for making a change. When adding a...
Men and women looking for Indian and Pakistani clothing at a discount can easily find gently used clothing from past seasons or from new immigrants transitioning to a Western wardrobe. The range of options...
"Watch out for fakes," is my biggest caution to everyone. I recently did a search for "Indian Basket" and screened out all of the baskets with "Indian Style" or "Indian Design." I also left out the ones where...
AUTHENTIC ANCIENT ARTIFACT OR MODERN REPRODUCTION ? If you collect Native American artifacts than this is a question you need to be able to answer. The modern day Flintknapper and E-bay Con-artist are very...