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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, Mache Art, Sufi Mystic, Paper Mache Art, Indian Crafts, New Blog Post, Traditional Crafts, 14th Century, 15th Century
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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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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... Kashmiri Paper Mache, History Of Paper, Paper Mache Projects, Fusion Art, Class 12, Aspiring Artist, Paper Art Craft, Srinagar, Jammu And Kashmir
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Kashmiri Paper Mache Version 2 Inspires Youth, Brings Income To Artists

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...

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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, Zain Ul Abideen, Kashmiri Paper Mache, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Paper Industry, Guru Gobind Singh, Persian Calligraphy, Paper 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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