Its leaves are borne alternately on the stem, deeply lobed, and palmate or maple-like. The native range of Chinar includes at least Eurasia from the Balkans to the Himalaya in the east. Chinar is a very large, widespreading, and long-lived deciduous tree. Papier-mache, embroidery, wood carving, utensils, carpets…everything seems to carry some note that reminds you of a Chinar leaf. The large, palm sized, floral leaf is a common motif in the handicrafts of Kashmir. Commonly called the ‘booune’ in Kashmiri language, the Chinar is an integral part of Kashmiri culture. Kashmir Life’s Bilal Bahadur offers some moments with chinars. It is famous for the colors of the foliage in autumn, when its red-gold and yellow leaves set the surroundings on fire, fuelling imagination and inspiring all who see it. One of the famous couplets of the poet of East, Allama Iqbal reads: Jis Khaak Ke Zameer Main Ho Aatish-E-Chinar, Mumkin Nahin Ke Sard Ho Wo Khaak-E-Arjumand (The dust that carries in its conscience the fire of the Chinar, It is impossible for that celestial dust to cool down). The Chinar is a gigantic sized tree that grows abundantly in the Valley of Kashmir.
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