Paper Mache Decorative Vase

This decorative vase is a testament to the 14th-century art of "Kar-e-Qalamdani." Created from recycled paper pulp, the vase is molded and hardened over several days before being coated with local clay. The final surface is a canvas for "Naqashi" artists who use brushes made from goat hair to paint miniature floral landscapes with genuine 24k gold leaf accents. Every stroke tells a story of the Sufi saints who brought this craft from Persia to the valley, blending Central Asian aesthetics with Kashmiri nature.