Silver-Work-Kashmir

Silver Work Kashmir

The most practical and used for all the kashmiri handicrafts, copper ware forms the cornerstone of every Kashmiri Kitchen.

Walnut-Work

Walnut Wood Carving Work Kashmir

Walnut Wood Carving Work in Kashmir by Ahanger HOBO Visit Chattabal Srinagar fold city, five minutes walk from SMHS hospital, Nawa Kadal and Lal Bazar Walnut woodcarving is an ornamental craft process that is virtually unique to Kashmir due to the concentration of walnut trees. Walnut wood is a soft wood perfect to mold and […]

Kashmiri-Carpet-Kaleen

Carpet “Kaleen of Kashmir”

Carpet “Kaleen of Kashmir” by Ahanger HOBO. Visit Rainawari, Fateh Kadal, Nawab Bazaar, Nawa Kadal Carpet weaving can be traced to the time of beloved Emperor and patron of the arts, Emperor Zain-Ul-Abidin. Although it is derived from the world renowened Persian carpet tradition, in kashmir the artisians have once again been influenced by the […]

Papier-Mache

Papier Mache Work

Papier Mache Work by Ahanger HOBO Visit safakadal and Lal Chowk Papier-mache began on the wooden panels of wall and wooden furniture and was eventually adapted to paper moulds, for example, decorative trays, small boxes, book covers and sensual vases. The two major processes involved in the craft are ‘sakthsazi’ mould making and ‘naquashi’ painting. […]

Handicraft-Kashmir

History of Handicrafts

History of Handicrafts by Ahanger HOBO. Emperor Zain-ul-Abidin introduced art of papier mashie, wood carving, stone cutting & polishing, and also developed the silk, shawl and carpet weaving in valley. It is said that art and craft developed under the patronage of Sultan who brought in the master artisans from Samarqand and Bukhara, he provided […]