The Threads of Time: A Comprehensive History of Sozni Embroidery In the high-altitude valleys of Kashmir, where winters stretch for months and isolate communities from the outside world, textile artistry evolved not merely as a commercial enterprise, but as a profound spiritual and cultural expression. Among the intricate needlecraft traditions of the region, Sozni (or […]
The Definitive Guide to Authentic Kashmiri Pashmina: How to Verify Real Cashmere from Counterfeits The word Pashmina has become one of the most misused terms in the global textile industry. Walk into any high street fashion retailer or browse through discount e-commerce platforms, and you will find hundreds of synthetic blend scarves, acrylic wraps, and […]
A special kind of embroidery done with a hook known as crewel is commonly used for drapery and upholstery. A fascinating needle art, crewelwork in Kashmir has a distinct style that is mostly done by a thin wool thread or woolen fabric which creates a vivid texture. Crewel or Hook embroidery, locally known as Zalakdozi, […]
Papier-mâché Papier-mâché is a composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp, sometimes reinforced with textiles, bound with an adhesive, such as glue, starch, or wallpaper paste. Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to medieval India. Kashmiri paper […]
Kashmir is a treasure trove of handicraft, heritage and natural beauty.Among the elegant treasure Kashmir possesses is Kashmiri Copperware (locally known as kandkari Work). Copperware known as Traam has been an indispensable commodity in Kashmir since ages. The age old art of crafting copperware is deep rooted in Kashmir culture. The art of Copperware in […]
This type of embroidery is age old Back to the 13th century the word crewel can be found in the English records. It is thought to have come from the east of Egypt, than to France and Rome, where it traveled with the Roman conquests. Crewel by definition, is the application of a variety of […]
Kashmir is the only part of India where walnut trees grow. Its color, grains and inherent sheen are unique and outstanding, and the carving and fretwork done on this wood is of supreme quality. There are two types of walnut trees the fruit bearing species whose wood is so well known, and one, which bears […]
Kashmiri Carpets are world-famous for their beautiful hand-woven designs traditional as well as modern, intricate embroidery, colors and the material used. These are so beautiful that people more often buy them for floors and end up hanging them on walls. History: Kashmiri Carpets known world over for their finesse and the beauty have traveled many […]
Shawl Industry of Kashmir is the pioneer handicraft and has been here for times immemorial. Kashmiris have been making shawls for thousands of years owing to the cold climate and abundance of pure wool available in valley. On the eve of Mughal occupation of Kashmir, shawl industry was extensively established and achieved the highest degree […]