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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, Kashmiri Art, Indian Art And Culture, Sufi Mystic, Mache Art, Paper Mache Art, Indian Crafts, Art And Culture, Traditional Crafts
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Kashmiri Paper Mache, continuity and change of traditions over generations

The traditional occupational groups in Kashmir have been practicing various traditions for generations. Most of their work is done manually, while residing in rural areas. These traditional crafts are a part of their culture, and act as secondary income. Paper Mache is a well-known handicraft, still famous in the European countries. 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…

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Kashmiri Paper Mache Boxes

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…

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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. Kashmiri Paper Mache Art, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Kashmiri Paper Mache, Zain Ul Abideen, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Paper Mache Ideas, Indian Fabrics, Paper Industry, Mache Art
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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.

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