Papier-mâché Flower Vase (small)- Kashmir
This ‘Papier-mâché’ (made up of paper pulp) flower vase with a 3D Chinar leaves design has been hand crafted and hand painted by skilled artisans (known as Naqash) from the valley of Kashmir!
3D/ embossing technique is unique to this craft and only a skilled artisan is able to pull of such an intricate design with a great finish!
Chinar is considered auspicious in Kashmir and cutting it is a sacrilege! No wonder, Chinar tree is one of the most common motifs used in traditional Naqashi.
Product Dimensions:
Material: Papier-mâché with brass lining
Height: 9 Inches
Opening: 3.5 inches (Diameter)
Papier-mâché
It’s said that Papier-mâché was brought to India by a Persian mystic Mir Syed Ali Hamdani in the 14th century. Papier-mâché means paper pulp, Unlike the common myth, there are no additives like saw dust or clay in the Papier-mâché products. They are very light in weight and with drying and a proper finishing become very sturdy too. Kashmir Papier-mâché Artisans are highly skilled in making objects of various shapes and sizes, even the birds and animals in exact proportions bringing them to life. In addition, these products are adorned using the Naqashi Art which is another famous art of Kashmir. Naqashi means painting, the artisans are highly skilled in making intricate designs, using delicate colour combinations and beautiful finishing so the end product is impossible to take your eyes off of!!
Product Care
Avoid contact with water and direct sunlight.
Clean with soft and dry cloth.
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Papier-mâché Flower Vase (small)- Kashmir
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FAQs
What is the speciality of Papier Mache Art?
What is the speciality of Papier Mache Art?
Papier Mache is a traditional craft form the valley of Kashmir. As the name suggests, the objects are made from the paper pulp. Once dried, then the objects are hand painted.
Are Naqashi and Papier Mache crafts one and same?
Are Naqashi and Papier Mache crafts one and same?
Naqashi and Papier Mache are two different crafts practiced in the valley of Kashmir.
Papier Mache lierally means creating objects from Paper pulp, on the other hand, Naqashi means painting a design. The base object may be paper pulp products, wooden or metal objects.
Many a times, without understanding the difference, even the hand painted wooden or metal objects are marketed as Papier Mache craft which is undermining that craft.
Will I get what I see on the web site?
Will I get what I see on the web site?
We are associated with award winning artisans who are producing top notch quality products. Since the products are handcrafted, there could be slight variations in the colour or design. We follow a strict quality control process and we ensure that the products you get are very close to what you see.
Can I return the product?
Can I return the product?
If you receive a wrong/ defective product, we will happily replace it for you. Please refer to our Returns & Refunds guidelines for further details.