About Kashmir Collection in umer colony B, lal bazar Srinagar kashmir, Srinagar

The handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir Handicrafts include some vibrant hand-made crafts, which symbolize the cultural significance of the state. The craftsmen of Jammu and Kashmir have mastered in making items like carpets, baskets, wall hangings, shawls and much more. The handicraft industry of the state is thriving and it provides employment to a large mass of local people of the valley.

Papier mache is a very old form of handicrafts in Jammu & Kashmir, which is equally popular in the state. The original art of papier mache, which uses original gold painted items are quite expensive. Other appealing crafts of J&K include carpets, woven with wool or silk yarns. This art of knotted carpet making has reached the valley from Persia and portray the creativity of Persian craftsmen. Embroidery is another traditional handicraft of Jammu and Kashmir. Intricate yet wonderfully beautiful embroidery on cotton fabrics looks amazing. This handicraft makes lovely wall hangings as well as other garments. Another popular craft of Kashmir is the basket making. Baskets are made up of skin of willow trees, which are found in abundance in the state.Pashmina shawls are the leading and most sought after handicraft of Jammu and Kashmir.
Different categories of Jammu and Kashmir handicrafts
Shawls
Carpets
Papier Mache
Wood Carving
Walnut wooden crafts
Namdas
Basketry
Crewel
Chain Stitch
Gabba
Willow
Copperware
Khatumbandh

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