Craft

The word Pashmina has been derived from a persian word “Pashm” which literally means Soft Gold. Pashmina is the most finnest from of wool in the world. The craft is...

About Pashmina Pashmina often referred to as Cashmere is the elucidation of luxury. Cherished throughout the centuries, It has been a symbol of sophistication and royalty for all. Owning a genuine Pashmina...

Popularly known in the west as Cashmere, a Pashmina shawl is a dream for men and women alike. It spans the fashion runways and makes its way to celebrity closets....

Last time we stopped our journey of the prized and loved walnut wood carving at the Carpenter (Kashmiri chaan). Today I am going to take you beyond that point till...

The walnut wood tree is locally known as ‘doon kul’ wherein doon means walnut and kul means a tree. The wood is hard and durable; it is close grained and...

For decades, Cashmere Pashmina lovers across the world have been stuck in a perpetual dilemma - “Is my Cashmere genuine?” Even though Cashmere or Pashmina is the richest and finest...

A home is incomplete without a soul and it is believed that a Carpet from Kashmir “brings the entire house together” into a unified whole. The Carpets of Kashmir have...

Legend has it that a Raffoogar (darner) named Alibaba lived in the valley of Kashmir. He was proficient in his job of stitching and mending torn clothes and spent his...

Originally, Tilla embroidery was done using real silver or gold. The precious metals were hammered and flattened to form wires of threads and these were used for bejeweling apparel and...

The craft of Turquoise derives its name from the breathtaking oceanic shade of blue. This is because the stones that go into its making have been traditionally painted blue by...

Wicker willow, locally known as Veer Kani in Kashmir is one of the most significant crafts of Kashmiri Handicraft Industry. There must not be anyone who visited Kashmir and could...