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Kashmir Papier-mâché
Kashmiri papier-mâché is a Kashmiri handicrafts, handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to Kashmir. It is based primarily on paper pulp, and is a richly decorated, colourful artifact; generally in the form of vases, bowls, or cups (with and without metal rims), boxes, trays, bases of lamps, and many other small objects. These are made in homes, and workshops, in Srinagar, and other parts of the Kashmir Valley, and are marketed primarily within India, although there is a significant international market. The product is protected under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, Geographic Indication Act 1999 of the Government of India, and was registered by the Indian Patent Office, Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks during the period from April 2011 to March 2012 under the title "Kashmir Paper Machie". Etymology Papier-mâché is the French language, Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pen Box (qalamdan) LACMA M
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