Kashmir - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org Indian Craft online Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:02:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.11 https://gaatha.org/wp-content/uploads/gaatha-logo-63x63.png Kashmir - Craft Archive | Research on Indian Handicrafts & Handloom https://gaatha.org 32 32 Shikara (Boat)~ Kashmir https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/shikara-boat-making-kashmir/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/shikara-boat-making-kashmir/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:36:32 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=17553 Aroun the world, houseboats have become a reflection of an exotic and carefree lifestyle and therefore are considered nothing less than an extravagant luxury. A houseboat stay has always been a fascinating experience for tourists and thereby turning out to be a unique selling proposition for the tourism industry in Kashmir. A Kashmiri houseboat is […]

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]]> Aroun the world, houseboats have become a reflection of an exotic and carefree lifestyle and therefore are considered nothing less than an extravagant luxury. A houseboat stay has always been a fascinating experience for tourists and thereby turning out to be a unique selling proposition for the tourism industry in Kashmir. A Kashmiri houseboat is your home away from home. Travelling in a houseboat makes one feel as if time has come to a standstill.

Shikaras, though smaller in size, are often used synonymously with houseboats. Also known as ‘a floating piece of art’, the shikara is a wooden boat that drifts upon the tranquil waters of Dal Lake and other serene waterways of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/shikara-boat-making-kashmir/feed/ 0 Coppersmith Craft ~ Kashmir https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:39:15 +0000 https://gaatha.org/?post_type=listing&p=16662 Situated in the heart of Palpora, the area holds a hidden treasure in the form of the residents’ remarkable craftsmanship, particularly displayed by the men now along with the women too. Their adept hands skillfully mould copper into captivating works of art, unveiling the intersection of creativity, firmness, and aspirations. The thriving community of coppersmiths […]

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]]> Situated in the heart of Palpora, the area holds a hidden treasure in the form of the residents’ remarkable craftsmanship, particularly displayed by the men now along with the women too. Their adept hands skillfully mould copper into captivating works of art, unveiling the intersection of creativity, firmness, and aspirations. The thriving community of coppersmiths in Palpora is fuelled by a solid spirit of artistry, resilience, and dreams, transforming the village into a vibrant hub.

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]]> https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/coppersmith-craft-kashmir/feed/ 0 Reshmee Kaleen~Srinagar https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/study-srinagar-carpet-craft/ https://gaatha.org/Craft-of-India/study-srinagar-carpet-craft/#respond Mon, 25 May 2020 12:55:00 +0000 http://143.110.249.195/?post_type=listing&p=9141 ‘Reshmee Kaleen’ or silk carpets of Kashmir are famous for their intricate hand-knotting technique that makes it a highly prized work of art. The delicate appearance of these carpets belies a tough and durable strength that can withstand much pressure and last a lifetime. Complex and finely detailed designs are made without the use of […]

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]]> ‘Reshmee Kaleen’ or silk carpets of Kashmir are famous for their intricate hand-knotting technique that makes it a highly prized work of art. The delicate appearance of these carpets belies a tough and durable strength that can withstand much pressure and last a lifetime. Complex and finely detailed designs are made without the use of any visual reference but only relying on a hand written script known as ‘Taalim’.

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