Christmas Decorations

About the Product …

This papier-mâché Christmas decoration is hand made by the skilled craftspeople of Kashmir, northern India , keeping alive a tradition from the region that dates back to the 15^th century. The creation of the decoration is divided between the making of the object (sakhtsazi) and the painting of the surface (naqashi). The colours used in the design are obtained by grinding and soaking vegetable and mineral dyes which are then expertly hand painted onto the decoration.

Meet the producer …

This well established family business works with around 35 artisans creating a wide range of papier-mâché and other traditional Kashmiri handicrafts. Training is provided so that the craftspeople can improve their skills and assistance is given to meet educational expenses for the workers and their family. Equal opportunities are given to all groups of workers irrespective of gender, religion, caste or disability and no child labour is used at any stage of the manufacture of the decorations.

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