Assorted Mughal &Classic Papier Machie

 Assorted Mughal &Classic Papier Machie

PAPIER MACHE PAPIER MACHE IS THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC KASHMIRI CRAFT. ITS BASIC ARTICLE IS MADE IN A MOULD, THEN PAINTED AND POLISHED IN SUCCESSIVE LAYERS UNTIL THE FINAL INTRICATE DESIGN IS PRODUCED. DESIGNS IN THE SHAPE OF FLOWERS AND BIRDS, AND THE HEART SHAPED KASHMIR CHINAR LEAF ADD LIFE TO THE OBJECTS. THE USAGE OF BRIGHT AND ETHNIC COLORS LIKE PEACOCK BLUE, DARK GREEN, BROWN, ETC. ADDS MORE APPEAL TO THE PRODUCT. PRECIOUS GOLD AND SILVER ARE USED ON THE LARGER ARTICLES AND FIGURES & OBJECTS LIKE THE KASHMIRI HOUSEBOAT ARE ALSO DEPICTED. ITEMS OF PAPIER MACHE INCLUDE BOWLS, CUPS, CONTAINERS, JEWELRY BOXES. LETTER HOLDERS, TABLES, LAMPS, COASTERS, TRAYS AND OTHERS.