Use of Varaq on Mithai (Dessert/Sweet)

Craft Revival Trust
New Delhi, India

An intrinsic part of the Materia Medica of Ayurvedic and Yunani healing systems, in ancient cosmetic recipes and of course the ubiquitous presence of this edible gold and silver Varaq on special-occasion Indian foods from confectioneries, desserts and nuts to the biryani.

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Title: Use of Varaq on Mithai (Dessert/Sweet)
Original Source: Text and Photo from: 'Making Varaq: The Ancient Arts of the Precious Metal Leaf-Beaters', Edited by Ritu Sethi, Published by Global InCH International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Rights: Global InCH International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage

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