SHAWLSKashmiri shawls are made from three fibers they are wool, Pashmina and Shahtoosh ,which is the most famous ‘ring shawl.
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CarpetsCarpets are hand woven and knotted they are not machine made. Finishing of the artwork & material makes carpet expensive.
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PAPIER MACHE
Papier mache is a very old form of handicrafts in Jammu & Kashmir, which is equally popular in the state. The original art of papier mache, which uses original gold painted items are quite expensive. However, there are many replicas being created and sold in local market at low prices as well.
Moreover, with a huge demand in national as well as international market, Pashmina shawls are the leading and most sought after handicraft of Jammu and Kashmir. These shawls are liked by most tourists due to their vibrant designs and variety of stitching work. |