Pakistan is one of the most colorful places in the world. The following photographs reflect the timeless and timely colors of the people, landscape, architecture, food, and much more of what can be seen in this unique country.
Some questions to answer: Do any of the contemporary examples reflect the timeless symbolism of the color? How has the color has evolved over time? Could any of the contemporary examples of the color be found in your country?
Blue
Timeless Example of Blue
Sky - spirituality, tranquility, immaterial, mystical
Water - coolness, fluidity, cleanliness
Blue in Pakistan Today
Blue garbage can
Blue window shutters
Blue tile in mosque
Blue work clothes
Red
Timeless Example of Red
Fire - power, warmth, excitement, energy
Blood - danger, life energy, violence
Red in Pakistan Today
Red strawberries (also timeless)
Red bagpipers' uniforms at polo match
Red henna hands & wedding dress
Red script on a sign
Green
Timeless Example of Green
Natural Landscape - growth, fertility, nourishment, renewal, hope
Shalimar Gardens in Lahore
( constructed in the 17th century)
The flag of Pakistan
Vegetables in Landa Market
Green door at house
Yellow
Timeless Example of Yellow
Fruit and Flowers - happiness, luminosity, hope, warmth, nourishment
Yellow in Pakistan Today
Kite and Basant (yellow) Festival
Harness on ox
Big chips
Mosaic tiles at Shalimar Gardens
Orange
Cooking jalebi
Jalebi (a sweet)
Brown
Timeless Example of Brown
Earth and Rocks - nature, strength, dependability, nourishment, security, warmth
Brown in Pakistan Today
Water buffalo
Nuts and grains in Landa Market
Tarogil village home and child
The Lahore Fort
In conclusion, the most colorful of all ...
Detail of painted bus
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