GULAM HUSSAN WOOD CARVERS Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Woodwork and Walnut Woodcarving have long been one of the growing and prospering industries of Kashmir. Our sole aim and motive is to provide the finest and excellent walnut woodcarved articles. Our hardworking artisans are always to service you with commendable art and craft.

Equally as wood carving, Papier Mache has also been one of the growing and prospering industries of Kashmir. It is believed that the craft of Papier Mache has traveled from Iran to Kashmir and was introduced by King Zainul Abidin. There are a variety of items prepared by the craftsmen of Kashmir which have beautiful designs and colours and include pen stands, coasters, jewellery boxes, Christmas decorations, flower vases, lamp stands, trays, photo frames, decorative bowls etc. Some of the items have pure silver or gold dust sprinkled onto them to increase their beauty. Quality materials are always used and meticulous attention is given by our skilled craftsmen in detail to ensure authenticity in production. We feel proud of ourselves to confer you that along with our other products, our Papier Mache items are also accepted throughout the world for their good value. We have satisfied international clientele who have been importing our Papier Mache and other products since several decades.

Size : 10" (W)

Type : Hand Painted Papier Mache Letter Rack.

Kashmir is known internationally for its style of embroidery which is found on garments like the phiran, gowns, curtains, cushion covers, shawls and household linen. The craftsmen draw inspiration from the landscape and the embroidery is renowned for its beauty and richness. The main patterns in this region are Chinar leaves, Cypress cones, lotus and Almonds. Kashida, the local lingo for the embroidery, in a number of stitch styles, of which, the sujni stitch is used when uniformity is desired on both sides, like in choice shawls. Zalakdosi, the chain stitch done with a hook is found on chogas (cloaks) and rugs with long and flowing designs. Amli embroidery in multicoloured threads is found in kani shawls while Do-rookha is a double-sided stitch used to create similar patterns on either side but with different colour combinations.