Context:
Made by locals in the Valley’s karkhanas, over 50,000 papier mache models of the bird, which became extinct in 1681 and was introduced to artisans by tourists two decades ago, have been shipped to markets in Europe and Mauritius this year.
Kashmiri Paper-Mâché: A Craft Tradition
- Introduced by
- Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani in the 14th century of Persia.
- About
- Using paper pulp, decorated highly, and colorful products.
- Usually employed in vases, bowls, cups, boxes, trays, and lamp bases.
- Production
- Srinagar and other areas of Kashmir Valley.
- GI Tag
- In 2008 and registered under “Kashmir Paper Machie”.
