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 markets.Kashmir has always been a land of great poets and philosophers but one cannot forget about the great artisans and artists who produce  embroidered shawls, gold ornaments,exquisite carpets.Finely chiseled wood work of walnut and silverware ,garments are made of leather and fur, exquisitely colored and painted papier machie.Kashmir handicraft is not linked to carpets only but there is more in kashmir handicraft industry.