KASHMIR ART AND CRAFTS

Kashmiri Shawls have a very important position and these shawls may vary in the quality.The raffle shawls are most cheaper and off-color in texture as compare to the Pashmina shawls. Cost of these shawls depends on the quality of the shawl and the stitch work done on it.The most expensive shawl is Shahtoosh known for the softness, lightness and warmth. But the shawl is no more in trade because of being banned by the Government.various types of embroidery are done on these shawls, the stitch work and sozni work are very common, paper machei work...

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KASHMIR CRAFTS

Kashmiri handicraft is highly appreciated all over the world for its paper machie, wood work, silk ware, jewellery, floor covering,basketry, metal work Clays and ceramics, mat weaving, leathers and furs and stone crafting.Kashmir is famous for its workmanship. Artists of kashmir make different articles made of copperware which consists of earthen pots and samovars.when we are talking about Kashmir, how can we forget about the textile industry which produces Kashmiri shawls,which is well known all over India, also is in great demand in international...

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ABOUT KASHMIR INDUSTRY

Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most beautiful destinations of India. However,there are many things about this beautiful land to talk about such as its charming landscape, its glorious people, and its beautiful art and crafts. Tourism has been one of the most income generating industries in Jammu and Kashmir, which has become slow in the past few years. However, the industry is gaining back its position as more and more local as well as international tourists are gathering here these days. With the growth in tourism, the handicraft industry...

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KASHMIRI SHAWLS

The demand as well as the importance of Kashmiri Shawls in the handicraft market of Jammu and Kashmir is very old. These delicate carpets shawls are soft  and has a great  value in the international market. The task of making of these shawls is not an easy , as it requires a lot of patience and efforts. colorful threads are used for the embroidery purpose and the raw material is hand weaved before using for embroidery.  three fibers, namely, wool, Pashmina and Shahtoosh are used for making shawls and are decorated with different...

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INTRODUCTION ABOUT KASHMIR CARPETS

carpet Carpet one of the most expensive and famous art in Kashmiri handicrafts .Zain-ul-abidn introduced the skill of carpet weaving to Kashmir valley.the art came from the Samarkand in central Asia and then later on artisans from Iran modified the art of carpet weaving.. Carpet Making Nowadays Presently the minimum size of carpet starts from 5’3 and then extends to 6’4 and so on.There are varieties of carpets, some are made from pure wool and those with wool have a small percentage of silk or pure silk are used mostly used...

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INTRODUCTION ABOUT KASHMIR HANDICRAFTS

The Handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir has made its  worldwide fame for their admirable refinement and aesthetic grace. These crafts have great distinction and demand.Kashmir handicraft is not linked to carpets only but there is more in kashmirhandicraft’s industry. There are nearly 2.50 lacs craftsman that are directly dependent upon handicrafts in the State for their livelihood and there is still great potential for more employment to be generated in this sector,if markets are expanded and demand is increased. Kashmiri handicraft...

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