Art of Paper machie in Kashmir has great significance and history attached to it. Known by its Iranian title “Kari Qalamdane”, this art form has acquired wide acclaims both for its impressive quality and unique character.Tracing down its history, CRAFT –a magazine published by the Directorate of Handicrafts, reveals that the art of Paper machie was invented in China in about 105 A.D .The word paper machie has been derived from the French word that means the “moulded pulp”. In Kashmir, however, it was known by its Iranian title “Kari Qalamdane”.
(To read the complete article, click the headline link above)
Comment on this story Bookmark this story
(To read the complete article, click the headline link above)
Comment on this story Bookmark this story
PaperIndex Times is Powered by
Comments