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Crafting of Kashmiri Papier Mache
Kashmiri Paper Mache Designs are made on boxes, table lamps, handloom
products and such decorative items. For making any Kashmiri Paper Mache,
there are three steps. Firstly, the paper mache is soaked in water till
it begins to disintegrate. Then an adhesive is added to the solution.
Then the blend is shaped over moulds. Once these moulds are set, these
are then kept to get dried. Lastly, these are printed and then
varnished.
Mostly, bright colors like black, gold, red, dark pink, dark blue and
magenta are used to color the motifs. The finishing has to be smooth to
give the colorful finish. Papier-mache products with pure gold leaf are
costlier than bronze dust or gold poster paint.
The Price range of Kashmiri Paper Mache begins from Rs 400/ - and can
go as high as Rs 40,000. The higher ranges are for the products like
Studying Tables, Showcases, Large Showpieces.
Suggestions
- Kashmiri Papier Mache are the sole entity of
Kashmir. It is not made anywhere else in India. So if you want to
have the real form, buy it from Kashmir.
- Kashmiri Papier Mache is exported to other
Indian States like Goa, New Delhi and
Agra where
you can purchase them.
- The best way of buying Kashmiri Paper Mache is
to buy from Kashmiri Emporiums, if you are outside Kashmir. In
Kashmir, you can buy them from anywhere - all of them are authentic.
- Kashmiri Papier Mache though done on wood, is a
delicate work. Care has to be taken so that there are no scratches
on it. However, these can be used for daily use as the base is hard
wood and not paper.
- Products of Kashmiri Papier Mache have various
use. Table lamps, wooden box, pencil box, jewelry box, study table,
Storage places, pens - and more are made of Paper Mache.
- The price range of Kashmiri Papier Mache ranges
from Rs 400/- and goes upto Rs 40,000/- as per the quality of work
done.
- Ask the local dealer for the current prices.
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