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

Are you ready to up your gift game and leave your friends and family in awe? Say goodbye to boring presents and hello to the magical world of Kashmiri paper mache. These handcrafted wonders are not just gifts—they're stories wrapped in art, ready to enchant anyone lucky enough to receive them. From flat boxes to thappar boxes, let’s dive into how you can become the ultimate gift-giving legend!

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

Check out this listing I just found on Poshmark: The India Craft House Kashmiri Art Paper Mache & Wood Round Trinket Box Vintage. #shopmycloset #poshmark #shopping #style #pinitforlater #Vintage #Other

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…

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

Check out this listing I just found on Poshmark: The India Craft House Kashmiri Art Paper Mache & Wood Round Trinket Box Vintage. #shopmycloset #poshmark #shopping #style #pinitforlater #Vintage #Other

Handicrafts, in which skilled people produce many types of creative pieces using various materials from paper to stone, are one of the important ways of...

Check out this listing I just found on Poshmark: The India Craft House Kashmiri Art Paper Mache & Wood Round Trinket Box Vintage. #shopmycloset #poshmark #shopping #style #pinitforlater #The Indian Craft House #Other

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.