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What is Pashmina Made of?

Pashmina's story begins in the amazing landscapes of Kashmir, which is often called "Paradise on Earth." Pashmina is made from the cashmere wool of the Changthangi goats found in tough Himalayan climates. Their wool is

What is Pashmina Made of?

Why is Hand-Woven Pashmina So Expensive?

Hand-woven Pashminas are known for exquisite craftsmanship; their unique softness, the large amount of work involved in the production, and the scarcity of raw materials all combine to make life difficult.  Factors Contributing to the

Why is Hand-Woven Pashmina So Expensive?

What is the Essence of Pashmina?

A nice story emerges in the highlands, where wind whispers mix with mysterious mountain murmurs. This is about Pashmina fabric created from dreams and woven using essence found in ancient realms. Pashmina is a word

What is the Essence of Pashmina?

What is Kani weaving?

What is Kani weaving? The art of Kani weaving observes great adherence to perfection and deeply rooted cultural values in Kashmir. Thus, at the core is a complicated process that creates beautiful patterns on shawls

What is Kani weaving?

What is Sozni Embroidery?

What is Sozni Embroidery? Sozni Embroidery is a complicated kind of sewing art that has been practiced in the beautiful Kashmir valley which lies in Northern India. Sozni, one of the established names among different

What is Sozni Embroidery?

What is Kalamkari?

What is Kalamkari? Kalamkari is a symbol of careful labour, ancient methods and a big story displayed on every piece of cloth. The word “Kalamkari” is derived from the Persian words, ‘qalam’- pen and –

What is Kalamkari?

What is Kashmiri Papier Mache?

What is Kashmiri Papier Mache? The technique of Kashmiri Papier Mache has its roots in the period when Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a revered saint, from Persia, introduced it to India. The term "Papier Mache"

What is Kashmiri Papier Mache?
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