Blue Floret Paper Mache Latin Cross (Set of 4)

For the believers, a Latin cross has been handmade by the Kashmiri artisans within the realms of Paper Mache craft which sets it class apart. The wooden base is adorned by a skilful Naqash, who alluringly hand paints the cross into a plain cream white to make its essence more prominent. Further, he embellishes the surface with a bright little flowery vine, spanning its little florets all over the surface of the cross. Decorate your Christmas trees, hang in front of your car or gift someone you love the most, to make them feel more special and blessed. About Paper MachePaper Mache is a delicate decorative art, born in Persia and brought to Kashmir by a Prince who spent years in a prison at Samarkand in Central Asia. The surroundings harnessed the creativity and romance for this art and finally, Paper Mache took its roots in the simple homes and thus— a new art form was born.  Paper Mache became the folk art of Kashmir; passing down from father to son, from generation to generation. Paper Mache involves two main steps: ‘Sakhtsazi’ is the actual production of the item and ‘Naqashi’ is when the item is painted with any number of motifs. Kashmir Box – Paper Mache Collection.