tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post1704986694498511608..comments2024-03-25T22:25:27.515+05:30Comments on Madly-in-Verse: Z is for...Zaghareet...and...Zellige....Nilanjana Bosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-33534635537855198332017-05-08T17:44:11.700+05:302017-05-08T17:44:11.700+05:30No need to apologise. I've enjoyed your posts,...No need to apologise. I've enjoyed your posts, and, as you I've had a great time around here.<br />-----<br /><a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html" rel="nofollow">Eva</a> - <a href="http://mailadventures.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mail Adventures</a>Mail Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574231572383527950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-89143673756263727902017-05-05T09:53:48.151+05:302017-05-05T09:53:48.151+05:30Thank you for all the beautiful music, art and cul...Thank you for all the beautiful music, art and culture, Nila. Your posts were educational and fascinating. No worries about the length. Well worth the time. Congratulations on completing the challenge successfully! Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-64056708091043504102017-05-05T04:47:26.086+05:302017-05-05T04:47:26.086+05:30Thank you, Emily.Thank you, Emily.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-41696475911593290472017-05-05T00:59:43.201+05:302017-05-05T00:59:43.201+05:30Such a wonderful way to wrap up the A to Z challen...Such a wonderful way to wrap up the A to Z challenge, Nilanjana! I will be going back and re-reading the ones I missed when I have time. Well done!<br /><br />Emily | <a href="https://emilbloo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Life In Ecuador</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-43587172985487650352017-05-04T10:09:48.570+05:302017-05-04T10:09:48.570+05:30Thank you for calling it a 'bit' and '...Thank you for calling it a 'bit' and 'epic,' felt reassuring, :D and thank you for being here.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-29252826570739273602017-05-03T23:33:35.716+05:302017-05-03T23:33:35.716+05:30Wow. The most epic Z post I've read this year....Wow. The most epic Z post I've read this year. Seriously? That was an awesome bit of information/music/images. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-32293022300948906082017-05-02T21:20:05.704+05:302017-05-02T21:20:05.704+05:30In Bengali it is actually called 'ulu' sho...In Bengali it is actually called 'ulu' short and simple. Onomatopoeia does the trick.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-48390193173421451122017-05-02T18:56:47.048+05:302017-05-02T18:56:47.048+05:30I always wondered if that ululation had a name. An...I always wondered if that ululation had a name. And now I know. The mosaics are beautiful as well.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-50429612405560995992017-05-02T17:46:23.422+05:302017-05-02T17:46:23.422+05:30Thanks Anagha! Both were amazing places to visit. ...Thanks Anagha! Both were amazing places to visit. Glad you enjoyed them. Yes, please! to being in touch :) See you around.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-32865586141112659482017-05-02T14:29:15.867+05:302017-05-02T14:29:15.867+05:30Congratulations Nilanjana for successfully complet...Congratulations Nilanjana for successfully completing the challenge. And a special thank you for bringing us closer to Arabic culture! Enjoyed all your post...my favorite were about oman and Jordan...they made me nostalgic!<br />Lets keep in touch.<br />-----------------<br />Anagha From Team MocktailmommiesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123727611003668906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-25399834072247912822017-05-02T11:33:27.141+05:302017-05-02T11:33:27.141+05:30Thank you for creating and hosting the Challenge! ...Thank you for creating and hosting the Challenge! The A-Z is an integral part of my April, can't imagine the blogging world without it, and hope to be part of it again in the coming years.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-83916651094715010692017-05-02T11:22:26.634+05:302017-05-02T11:22:26.634+05:30Thank you, Yolanda! The beauty they created and co...Thank you, Yolanda! The beauty they created and continue to create mesmerises me. <br /><br />I think the 'odd'-pointed stars have a gravity and delicacy that the 'even'-pointed ones don't possess, both are beyond beautiful. I didn't know that 9-pointed star represents the Baha'i faith - thank you for telling me!<br /><br />The A-Z upends my routines simply because of Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-34736282079286468352017-05-02T10:44:03.330+05:302017-05-02T10:44:03.330+05:30You hit the jackpot with Z words. Nice job!
Cong...You hit the jackpot with Z words. Nice job!<br /><br />Congratulations on not just completing the 2017 successfully, but doing it with informative high quality posts throughout April. Thanks for being a part of the Challenge once again.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-8089420299755155432017-05-02T07:05:30.691+05:302017-05-02T07:05:30.691+05:30Wonderfully done! I still have to go back and read...Wonderfully done! I still have to go back and read most of them, and I will. You worked so hard to get all this information out there, thank you! Love the art of the mosaics. The nine pointed star represents the Baha'i Faith - I have them everywhere.<br />Such beauty, talent and great contributions to all cultures!<br />Now, take a break, you've earned it!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-65839278724571519442017-05-02T01:47:40.790+05:302017-05-02T01:47:40.790+05:30The recommended word count for the A-Z is 300 or s...The recommended word count for the A-Z is 300 or something...mine were way, way over that mark...even after trimming :) had a nerve wracking time editing stuff! thanks for the reassurance. And for reading.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-79520441480586322262017-05-02T01:44:31.630+05:302017-05-02T01:44:31.630+05:30Thank you! glad we made it! :)Thank you! glad we made it! :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-91006459806961659992017-05-02T01:43:53.526+05:302017-05-02T01:43:53.526+05:30Very likely. Moroccan mosaics are made and used qu...Very likely. Moroccan mosaics are made and used quite widely there. Thanks for visiting!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-6781929658205308732017-05-01T20:51:14.350+05:302017-05-01T20:51:14.350+05:30I wouldn't worry too much about the length of ...I wouldn't worry too much about the length of your posts. They were very interesting and extremely educational.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-89253397354019170922017-05-01T20:30:33.953+05:302017-05-01T20:30:33.953+05:30Loved the Zellige mosiac bit on this post a lot Ni...Loved the Zellige mosiac bit on this post a lot Nilanjana - awesome work in sharing this!<br /><br />And the music and voices are mesmerising!!!<br />Congrats for making it to the finishing line! :-)shalz75https://www.blogger.com/profile/12088043835065502548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-90300995129359965322017-05-01T19:48:34.054+05:302017-05-01T19:48:34.054+05:30I think I've saw some of those Zellige mosaics...I think I've saw some of those Zellige mosaics in some of my Moroccan friends' homes. <br />Glad to see you finish the challenge.<br /><br />http://theglobaldig.blogspot.com/2017/04/z-is-for-zealous-book-tag-atozchallenge.htmlTrin Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649273594176899623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-7049680601324160342017-05-01T14:55:34.480+05:302017-05-01T14:55:34.480+05:30The mathematical principles underpinning them was ...The mathematical principles underpinning them was only understood in the 20th century, would you believe? Yet the Arabs/Muslims have been producing them based on a string and pencil for a thousand years, what else to do but marvel?<br /><br />Thank you for your visits and comments here, your blog is an A-Z discovery for me. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-91772046214905069452017-05-01T14:50:48.982+05:302017-05-01T14:50:48.982+05:30Thank you! It's been a fun month all round. Gl...Thank you! It's been a fun month all round. Glad you enjoyed the posts...Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-18762341131694408192017-05-01T14:29:44.812+05:302017-05-01T14:29:44.812+05:30Congrats on a brilliant series of posts - I can on...Congrats on a brilliant series of posts - I can only imagine the level of research that went into them. Those geometric patterns are truly amazing - so complex. Congrats on reaching the end!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-31703888361001102102017-05-01T13:27:21.324+05:302017-05-01T13:27:21.324+05:30Thank you Nilanjana for sharing such beautiful ins...Thank you Nilanjana for sharing such beautiful insights on Arabic culture. <br />Thank you for regularly dropping by my blog. Congrats on finishing the A to Z Challenge. Every post was wonderful<br /><br /><a href="http://mrsdashsayss.blogspot.in/2017/05/apom-to-z-survivor-looking-back-in-time.html" rel="nofollow">A to Z Reflections: Looking Back In Time</a> <br />Deepahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764125425140331692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3147719773752098767.post-40757555825602870982017-05-01T02:04:41.463+05:302017-05-01T02:04:41.463+05:30Thank you for being here and for the encouragement...Thank you for being here and for the encouragement! Rest is a couple days away, have some catching up to do :)Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.com