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.

The artisian ‘naqqash’ will paints a kingly mark the surface, building layer upon layer of seemingly nonsensical colour formation until he has created an intricate floral pattern or highly stylised battle or hunting scene complete with miniature soldiers, heroines and animals. Sometimes, instead of using colour, the painting may be executed enirely in gold or silver. The inspiration for the floral motifs is drawn from local nature.

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