Tag: History of Kannauj Attars
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A Forgotten History of Kannauj Attars: 8000 yrs of Traditional Oil Perfume
The History of Attars Attars are fragrances derived from flowers, herbs, and spices. The word “attar” comes from an old Persian term for perfume, itir. a word which itself derives from ‘itr (عطر) the Arabic word for perfume, pronounced as “ațr” or “atir.” The word referred to any pleasant fragrance emanating from a person, thing,…