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A Kashmiri artisan weaving a traditional shawl on a handloom in a workshop Culture

The Tradition of Kashmiri Shawl Weaving

The Kashmiri shawl arrived in Europe as a luxury object in the late eighteenth century, carried west by the officers of the...

Priya SharmaSep 16, 20265 min read
Trekkers crossing a high-altitude meadow in the Kashmir Himalayas with snow-capped peaks behind them Travel

Trekking in Kashmir: Routes for Every Level

Kashmir offers three distinct trekking environments. The valley floor and its immediate surroundings provide accessible walks...

Priya SharmaSep 16, 20265 min read
Brightly painted Kashmiri papier-mache boxes and decorative objects arranged on display in an artisan shop Culture

The Art of Kashmiri Papier-Mache

Kashmiri papier-mache is known locally as kar-i-kalamdani, which translates roughly as the work of the pen case, a reference to...

Amir KhanSep 16, 20265 min read