Handicraftkashmir

                          Papier Mache                       Product of papier  mache Papier mache is the art of using paper pulp as a base to manufacture finely painted and lacquered ware. As you all know that paper mache work in Kashmir which was brought in by Zain-ul-Abadin after his return from captivity in Samarkand. At that time it was one of the main employment source to the people of Kashmir, may be with the passage of time things have changed but the basics are still there without whom you cannot expect such an amazing products of paper mache                           What is papier mache The basic of paper mache is still same you need pulp wood, mud and walls. The first  paper mache products in Kashmir were kalamdans , long horizontal cases for holding pens, b...

                                 KASHMIRI  SHAWL IN AFGHAN PERIOD The Afghan invasion in 1753 by Ahmad Shah Abdali put an end to the Mughal rule in Kashmir. In theses 67 years of afghan rule Kashmir has seen the lowest depth of penury and degradation. In afghan rule ninety firms established by Hindu businessmen were closed down, and the life and prosperity of all foreigners who has been residing in Kashmir is threatened and they went their home land ,while nearly half population of Kashmir left the terror-stricken land permanently   nevertheless shawl weaving continued during these difficult times and accounted for a significant portion of Kashmir revenue the shawl’s popularity   abroad resulted in brisk trade The darkest period of Kashmir’s history occurred during the regime of the afghan governor Haji Dab Khan(1776-1783)Because he imposed a heavy tax on the shawl weaving ...

                                                   Pashmina (cashmere) The word ‘Pashmina’ comes from Persian Etiology " Pashm” which means   " made from wool ” or a  soft gold. it is a fine delicate   type of Kashmiri wool taken from the changtha Goats of Ladakh in Jammu kashmir.European were the first who encountered this fiber-Pashm" in kashmir.in west the pashmina is known as "cashmere".The textiles from this wool is first woven in kashmir. The source of this wool comes from four distinct breeds of the cashmere goat; the Malra from Kargil area in kashmir region,The Changthangi or kashmir pashmina goat from the Changthang Plateau in kashmir region,The Chegu from himachal Pradesh in northern india,and Chyangara or Nepalese Pashmina goat from nepal.The beauty of these shawls is that they are hand spun and hand woven ...

                                                        Kashmir shawl history The most striking fact about the history of kashmir is that its people rose to great heights of art, culture and economic prosperity primarily when the impulses came from outside rather than with in.The four foreign rules through which kashmire shawl is developed over the period of more than three hundred years.the four ruling periods are THE MUGHALS,THE AFGHANS,THE SIKHS,AND THE  DOGRAS It is very difficult to tell one great  period in which kashmire shawl  has developed the most, each culture brought its own unique contribution.the development of kashmire shawl is influenced directly by changing historical circumstance ; it reflects times of peace and war, famine and prosperity, as well as changes in royal patronage       ...

                                                    SHAWL HISTORY 1                                       SHAWL HISTORY 1 The word shawl is derived from the indo -persian word "shal" which meant a fine woven woollen fabric used as adrape .The origin of shawl are popularey traced to medival period All the evidence like archaeological findings ancient literary reference and travellers show this information about shawl.                                 HISTORY OF SHAWL 1 Sheeps and goats are the major source for obtaining wool animals fleece or hair the raw material for making woollen fabrics. shawl history 1 :The three most important specimens of fragmentary Indian...

                                 NAMDA FELTED RUGS Namdah are felted rugs that are made by  enmeshing layers of evenly laid wool fibers with the help of moisture(by sprinkling water), soap and mechanical pressure applied by the body: a sheet is formed by constant to and fro rolling motion .The resultant fabric sheet is then embroidered and patterned in kashmir .the wool and cotton basic material which is used in namda felted rugs is first weighted .the wool as per namda felted rugh is very important, it helps  in deciding  the density in relation to the area or size of the namda                  NAMDA FELTED RUGS                       carding is the most important process in namda felted rugs making, these days carding is done by machines ,but early carding wa...

Walnut woodcarving in kashmir : Kashmir is the valley of artisans, where many art forms find their roots. One such art which remains an integral part of the valley’s culture is the walnut woodcarving. Artisans design and craft various products from walnut wood, which are then sold in international and domestic markets. Walnut woodcarving in kashmir Kashmir is the only region in India bestowed with the presence of majestic walnut trees. The walnuts from Kashmir are famous worldwide for their richness and taste. Another aspect of the walnut tree is the beautiful carving that it hosts. Locally known as the ‘doon ’ tree, walnut wood is hard and durable. It is a close-grained and even-textured wood, which facilitates fine and detailed carving work. Walnut wood also has an inherent sheen which comes out on its own when polished with wax or spirit, making the final product even more aesthetically pleasing. Walnut woodcarving is believed to have been introduced in Kashmir by Isl...

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