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At the time there were 40 indigenous
species of grasses but now only 15 survive the aggressive gando
baawal reducing the available thatch materials.
Earth pigments are used to paint the different
motifs called Lippan Kaam (pargeting) on the exterior and interior
of the Bhunga. The homes withstand severe winds and seismic
activity because of the circular design and thick mud plaster. Although Shaam-E-Sarhad village is a bit of a
tourist centre the architecture, building methods and art are authentic to the
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