Top 6 Incredible Home Decor from Kashmir You Must Know! |
Posted: February 5, 2019 |
KITCHENWARE: Amongst so many other exquisite products that the beautiful valley of Kashmir has to offer, one very special hand unique offerings is its kitchenware. Narrow lanes in the heart of the valley, downtown Srinagar, are always abuzz with artisans busy with beating copper, hand painting Paper Mache or weaving the brittle strands of willow. And what is finally produced is an amazing collection of Kashmiri kitchenware items which are so beautiful that they can be used as décor pieces too. Let’s go deep into the types of crafts in which Kashmiri Kitchenware is crafted Copperware: Kashmiri copper utensils imbibe a grace which is famous all over the world. Exquisite household utility and decor pack the markets of Downtown, Srinagar which has been the hub of copperware since 19th century. Large beautiful copper samovars, glasses, cups, trays, Kashmiri Wazwan special traamis, jugs, and other large cooking utensils stand beautifully in shops all over the city. Infact, there was a tradition in ancient Kashmir, when a girl would receive a rich collection of copper utensils in her trousseau. The traditions doesn’t exist now, yet the timeless charm of copper still holds a very special place in the kitchenware of every Kashmiri household. Paper Mache: The incredible craft of Paper Mache has perhaps the most meticulous making where wasted paper pulp is soaked in water, pounded to finer version and later mixed with adhesive to come up with a paste which is later given the shape of required kitchenware items. When dry, these items are hand painted into alluring items which have such grace that they get used as décor pieces alternatively. Motifs like flower in flower, thousand flowers, garden view, or Mughal patterns are painted over the base in all bright colors and patterns. Items like Paper Mache bowls. Paper mache trays, paper mache coaster sets, paper mache mugs, paper mache plates are the most famous and look regal when used as serve ware.
Walnut wood Kashmiri Walnut wood is the most unique amongst its counter parts all over the world. It is for this reason that the products made in this specific craft are such impeccable and refined. The wood is taken from a walnut tree which goes through a series of steps to come up with a final product. Kashmiri Walnut wood trays, walnut wood bowls, walnut wood boxes, and other decorative pieces make an ideal serve ware in the kitchen and make guests delighted when served in the same. Willow: Willow is one such amazing craft which makes more labyrinth and alluring kitchenware items. Dry strands of wicker willow are hand woven into each other making breathtaking designs. Some of the most commonly crafted items are baskets, flower vases, room dividers, lamp shades, curtain rings, trays, cycle baskets, chairs , racks, holders, swings and the world famous traditional Kashmiri Kangri! Willow items are more cherished because of being light weight. Large baskets, large trays or other such items which have a large size are usually made in willow.
Silver Kashmiri Silverware is no doubt the most magnificent craft of the valley which is usually used in making jewelry items. But the artisans of Kashmir planned otherwise and started making kitchenware items out of antique of fresh silver. As such, silver trays, silver samovars, and silver bowls have been crafted to make serve ware more rich and majestic.
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