Paisley Grace Hand-Crafted Paper Mache Box

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Handcrafted & hand-painted in Kashmir

Traditional papier-mâché, finished with intricate painted detail.


Craft Technique: Papier-mâché
Artistry: Hand Crafted & Hand Painted
Size: 7 x 4 inches
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A fine brush painting a floral motif on a papier-mâché box beside small dishes of colour.
Naqqashi — a box, painted by hand.

PAINTED IN KASHMIR

A small canvas.
A world of detail.

Flowers, curling leaves and intricate borders turn an everyday object into something worth looking at closely.

In Kashmiri papier-mâché, the painted decoration is known as naqqashi. It is the painter’s eye for colour and the precision of the brush that give the surface its character.

  • Fine hand-painted ornament
  • Colour and detail to live with
  • A keepsake, or a thoughtful gift

The art of making

From paper to a painted treasure.

Shape, surface, colour and finish. A closer look at the traditional craft of Kashmiri papier-mâché.

  1. Paper to form

    Prepared paper pulp is shaped, then carefully dried to create the form.

  2. A smooth canvas

    The surface is smoothed and prepared, ready for the finest painted detail.

  3. Painted by hand

    A fine brush builds flowers, curling vines and paisleys, one detail at a time.

  4. Finished to keep

    A protective finish brings depth to the colours and completes the piece.

An illustrated guide to the traditional process. Each design has its own details.

THE KASHMKARI GIFT

A gift, made personal.

A hand-embroidered bag, a handwritten note and a name in calligraphy. Included with every order, whether it’s for you or someone you love.

KashmKari embroidered cotton gift bag on a warm ivory surface

An embroidered keepsake

A hand-embroidered Kashmiri bag, made to be kept.

An embroidered keepsake

KashmKari floral stationery with an example handwritten note

Your words, handwritten

A personal message, written by hand on your behalf.

Your words, handwritten

English and Arabic name calligraphy examples presented together

Their name, in calligraphy

Handwritten in Arabic or English by Aisha Manzoor.

Their name, in calligraphy

Our Family Archive

A 150-Year Family Legacy

Our Great-Grandfather

Peerzada Saif-Ud-Din

Our great-grandfather began working with Kashmir’s master craftsmen around 150 years ago, beginning a family relationship with Kashmiri craft that continues to this day.

Our Grand Father & his brothers

Peerzada Bashir-Ud-Din

Our grandfather, together with his brothers, carried the family’s work beyond Kashmir. They travelled across India, including Allahabad and Varanasi, introducing Kashmiri craftsmanship to customers far beyond the Valley and building relationships across the country.

Our Father & his brother

Peerzada Naseer Ahmad

Our father and his brother worked alongside our grandfather from the ground up, helping shape every part of the business. They expanded manufacturing, built a strong wholesale presence in the local Kashmiri market, and established the family business as a trusted and respected name in Kashmir.

Fourth Generation

Noumaan & Hamees

Today, the fourth generation carries the family’s work forward through KashmKari. Building on the relationships, craftsmanship and knowledge passed down through our family, we are taking Kashmiri craft directly to customers around the world while continuing to work with artisans here in Kashmir.

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