From Flickr photo set of retlaw snellac. Lots of pictures from Tajikistan and the people. He writes:
Pamir people live only in the valleys (very high though). They speak various dialects and practice Ismailism. Their lifestyle is extremely severe and poor. Nevertheless, the natural hospitality of local residents in spite of poverty simply amazes most of travelers. They will always offer a place under their roof, a sheepskin blanket and hot “shir chai» – the tea with goat milk, salt and butter.
Ismailimail 