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Paper Mache Items
To make paper mache items, paper is allowed to disintegrate by soaking it in water, it is then pounded, mixed with adhesive solution and then pasted layer in layer on moulds, and is allowed to dry and set. A thin layer of chalk mixed with glue is traditionally applied to the surface and the final step in the process is painting & varnishing. The final object is given one or two coats of varnish which besides giving shine serves as a protective agent and, imparts a high gloss and smoothness, which increase with each coat.
The designs and decorations of the Kashmir paper mache, usually in the form of flowers and birds, have a strong Persian flavor, among other rich designs are 'Arabesque' done in gold against a brown or red ground to show sprays of rose blossoms in fine lines and 'yarkand' an elaborate design build up in spirals with gold rosettes radiating from various centers and white flowers laid over gold scroll work ,some items like bowls and vases are lined with brass, while as special orders boxes and other items are ornamented with gold and silver leaves and depict beautiful landscapes and objects like a houseboat, that form an inseparable part of kashmiri lifestyle. Some other important designs and motifs in paper mache items are Gulander Gul (flower in flower) Hazara (the thousand flowers) Gul Vilayat (the dear flower) Miniature mughal paints, mythological figures, animal hunting scenes, battle scenes etc.
Our range of decorative paper mache items includes paper mache photo frames, paper mache bangle and paper mache eggs.
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