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Paper Mache Crafts, Decorative Gift Boxes,
Christmas Decor
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Paper Mache Crafts,
Decorative Gift Boxes, Christmas Decor. Presents are always very precious. They tell your
dear ones how much you care for them. And when a
present speaks for you, you must choose it
carefully. It should be unique that no one else
but you buys for your friends and family. It must
have some meaning, some traditional values and of
course a saga of creation. All these qualities
are met when you choose an Indian handcrafted
present. For all occasions, you will be delighted
that you gave them a piece of art, which was
created diligently by some unknown talented hands
thousands of miles away from them. A gift that
your friends and family members will treasure
forever for its natural rustic look that delights
the basic man and nature relationship. Gifts from
India, essentially handmade by the village and
tribal artists of the country are authentic and
ethnic.
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Introducing a different base material in Kashmir
was a significant step towards using a lighter
material for the highly developed decorative
patterns and ornamentations which were expressed
on mud walls, wood and birch-bark. This tradition
had already come of age with an extended delicacy
of line, stylization of motifs and forms and
excellence of chromatic compositions. A detailed
study of the Harwan tiles near Srinagar and the
Alchi wall paintings in Ladakh throw sufficient
light on such well established traditions.
The first papier mache objects produced in
Kashmir were kalamdans, long horizontal cases for
holding pens, brushes and ink-pots, giving it the
original local name of the craft, kar-i-kalamdani,
pen-case work. Over time, the repertoire of
articles grew and by the Mughal period in Kashmir
history (1586-1782), included bedsteads, doors,
window frames and panels for walls and ceilings.
It is also said that most of the palanquins used
in Mughal courts were specially brought from
Kashmir. The Mughal seem to have been great
enthusiasts for papier mache work, often
commissioning entire communities of craftsmen to
make gifts as well as decorative items for their
palaces.
Some papier mache objects are made in wood and
these fall in separate category from pure
paperpulp objects. These items save time and
labour and are made into cheap souvenirs.
Generally, they are made from the light timber of
the kayur variety of a forest pine (Pinus excelsa).
In an older form of wood-based paper-mache work,
the shape was covered with a stretched layer of
thin sheepskin, which provided a more subtle and
smooth surface than paper and took colouring
pigments well. |
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Our Customers' Feedback:-
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"Amazingly swift service (1 week), items
made to order at very reasonable price for
Excellent quality. Lovely thank-you note
and additional gifts included with each
order. Thank you for a great buying
experience."
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often by gifts at the last minute. The
seller did everything they said they would.
Very professional."
- "Items
arrived before Christmas, which was AMAZING
considering that I ordered on the 21st and
this was shipping from New Delhi, India to
the US. High quality goods, and I also
received a hand-signed thank you card from
the owner, which was a nice touch The
scarves were greatly appreciated Christmas
gifts for family. Definitely would buy from
them again."
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cotton Linen Asian Decor. It is so
beautiful."
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Pillow Covers arrived several days earlier
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Birthday gift from son and hubby with no
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very good, and the shirt was also very
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