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Must Local Visits and Haves of Kashmir  As you explore Kashmir, you'll find locals sitting in nooks and crannies selling handicrafts and souvenirs. If you are the type of person who likes to buy such things while travelling to a new state then you must go shopping in Kashmir and buy amazing things for your loved ones. If you are not sure where..

Heaven on Earth- KASHMIR   Kashmir - heaven on earth, real fairy tale land from grandmother's fairy tales and endless place par excellence of beauty and love. ”   Believe it or not, Kashmir remains the centre of some of the world's greatest traditions and heritage.   Distinctive in its style and somewhat conforming to Cen..

A look into how Kashmiri textiles are threaded together!   Textiles and embroidery of Kashmir are very unique. Often you must have heard “Heaven on Earth”, a title that the northernmost state of India has been relishing for years.   And every ounce of air in Kashmir makes a great case for it. Already endowed with a spectacle..

What is a Pashmina? Pashmina is the art of handcrafting luxury clothing and accessories from the soft undercoat of the Himalayan goat. The Changthang goat lives in the Ladakh area of India. His region is home to a community of herders that live above 14,000 feet above sea level. The Changpa tribe has been inhabiting the reg..

Kashmiri embroidery, which is also called Kashida embroidery, is a type of needlework from the Kashmir region of India. This is one of the most beautiful forms of embroidery in the country, distinguished by its use of a single long stitch to make the design. The whole design is made with one or two embroidery stitches which are expertly executed by..

About Kashmir Shawls it is said, "Of all Indian textiles none excels in beauty, colour, texture and design as the famous Kashmir Shawl".Shawls are produced by two techniques, loom woven or Kani shawls and the needle embroidered or size shawls.The basic fabric is of the three types - Shah Tush, Pashmina and Raffal. Shah Tush (King of wool) passes th..

Papier Mache:You will be spoilt for a decision once you begin perusing the massive scope of hand-tailored papier Mache items. The splendid varieties, the mind-boggling designs with minute enumerating of the items, and the scope of the product will keep you drawn in for a long time. The craftsmanship is accepted to have been acquainted with the vall..

The handicraft industry continues to be an important key to J & K's economic development, and it has great resources for employment opportunities. Handmade products are exported to India and other parts of the world. Kashmir's handicrafts have resolved the economic crisis of people affected by disabilities. Many young people made it their professio..