Kashmiri paper mache

Kashmiri paper mache clutch bags are simply exquisite! They are handcrafted with intricate designs and vibrant colors, making them true works of art. The technique of paper mache involves layering paper strips and adhesive to create a sturdy base, which is then beautifully painted with traditional motifs. These clutch bags are not only stylish accessories but also a celebration of Kashmiri craftsmanship and culture. They add a touch of elegance and uniqueness to any outfit. It's amazing how

I love it when my projects just start off as a project and along the way it triggers a memory…..I have experienced that trigger a few times in this year-long journey that I have undertaken of exploring the rich traditional arts and crafts of India. This project too began the same way; as a project, as a personal exploration of the paper mache arts of Kashmir; but in one deep lost moment when I was painting the box…memories came together and I realized I have a personal connect with this…

The introduction of paper mache in the valley is generally attributed to two events – the introduction of the craft by the Sufi Mystic Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani in the 14th century and the development of the craft by the eighth sultan of Kashmir, Sultan Zain-ul- Abadin in the 15th century. Chech more in our new blog post!

Kashmiri paper mache on wall Chai Jai, tea room, Srinagar, India

A paper mache box gets resplendent ornations of chinar over an enduring golden base.

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: Gently stroking the vibrant canvas with a pointed paintbrush, Nowsheeba Mushtaq (18) talks about her tryst with Kashmiri paper mache. "I am a calligrapher, and I want to come up with a fusion art of paper mache and calligraphy. That is why I decided to learn it," says the class 12 student from Rainawari in Srinagar.Mushtaq has been learning the paper mache crafting technique from Hakeem Manzoor (48), an artist from...

After his detention from Samarkand, Sultan Zain ul Abideen came to Kashmir to develop the first paper industry of the valley. Kashmiri paper was famous and high in demand, so much so that the first Bir of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was written on paper from Kashmir. This was the same era when the Persian Calligraphy had the highest acclaim all over the world. The craftsmen accompanying the Sultan deftly mingled Kashmiri Paper and Persian Naqashi and introduced to the Paper Mache craft.

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Objects A beautiful selection of late 19th Century hand crafted Kashmiri objects. This collection includes a tobacco jar, pepper shaker, cigar box, pencil case and 2 trinket boxes. Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. It is based primarily on paper pulp, and is a richly decorated, colourful artifact; generally, in the form of vases…

An exquisite hand-painted range - ‘Fine Kashmiri Art’! This is an ultimate example of the unmatched talent and skill of Kashmiri artisans. With its old-world elegance and charm, these lovely curios & boxes crafted from wood and papier-mache leaves one truly mesmerized by the fine, intricate painting that adorns the items...⁠ ⁠ #theindiacrafthouse #travellocal #makeinindia #skill

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