LATEST DESIGNS OF KASHMIRI PASHMINA SHAWLS.
Jammu and Kashmir is not only home to the vast cultural and ethnic diversity but also the raid arts and crafts that have been carefully natured for the centuries. A variety of motifs, techniques and crafts flourished in the land as the people from different regions flocked through this beautiful place and many of the skilled craftsmen decided to settle amidst its charming abundance of natural beauty.
Sunday 8 April 2012
Wednesday 7 March 2012
PAPIER MACHE
Papier Mache is a substance that holds the paper together.The traditional method of making Papier Mache paste is to use a mixture of water and flour or other starch,mixed to the consistency of heavy cream.The paper is cut or torn into strips,and soaked in the paste until saturated.The saturated pieces are then placed onto the surface and allowed to dry slowly.Pasted, layer on layer, over a mould. When the object is completed, a thin layer of chalk mixed with glue is traditionally applied to the surface, The last step in the process is printing and varnishing of the Papier-Mache. The designs painted on objects of Papier Mache are brightly colored. They vary in artistry and the choices of colors. Gold is used on most objects, either as the only color, or as the highlight for certain motifs, and besides the finish of the product, it is the quality of the pure gold used which determines the price.        +-+Copy.jpg) +-+Copy.jpg) +-+Copy.jpg) +-+Copy.jpg)        |
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