A wall that speaks: Lahore Fort’s unending mosaic

The Lahore Fort is one of the city’s most majestic treasures, steeped in centuries of stories and splendour. Yet among its many wonders, the outer Picture Wall feels like a world of its own — a mosaic of colour and history stretching as far as the eye can follow. In her illuminating book, Picture Wall of Lahore Fort: The Longest Mosaic Kashi Wall in the World, Professor Dr Kanwal Khalid rekindles these memories and answers long-standing questions that linger around this remarkable landmark. The book is handsomely produced, well-illustrated, convincingly argued, yet an easy read. Not only Lahoris, but all those who are interested in the tangible and the intangible heritage of Lahore, will benefit from this collection of art and tales. Students and scholars, researchers and conservationists, craft-persons and artists will find this book an immense treasure for their learning in the present, as well as for their work in the future. The conservation project of the Lahore Fort's Picture Wall and the publication of this book have been carried out by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan, Walled City of Lahore Authority, The World Bank, Punjab Tourism for Economic Growth, the Norwegian Embassy, the German Embassy, and the US Embassy.