Description
Nizalia Handmade Paper Mache Soozni Work Pink Pashmina
The beautiful paper mache work on this luxurious pashmina shawl is a perfect winter wrap, which wraps you in a warm embrace as soon as you decide to adorn your winter outfits. The sozni embroidery is done by hand, with a small needle that at the hands of the artisan works magic on a Shawl.Papier Mache: The art of Papier mache first arrived in the valley of Kashmir when Sufi Mir Sayyid Ali Hamdani brought hundreds of craftsmen from Iran and along with different crafts gifted the Kashmiris, the art of Papier Mache where it has now found its home. These beautifying objects have evolved from kar Qalamdani to modern-day papier mâché.
Pashmina:
- East of Leh, in the lap of Hindukush lies Changthang, a land of pastoralnomads. A startling geological theatre, the womb of pashm-a labour of love;the cradle of pashmina - an ode to craftsmanship. Pashmina has transcendedits recognition as merely an epitome of luxury, opulence and extravagance.Pashmina is an emotion-encapsulating the identity of generations andrevered as an heirloom.
- The soul of Pashmina resides in its uncompromised delicate texture andwarmth. It can be handwoven over traditional wooden looms into plain/twillwoven shawls, scarves or stoles. The interplay of hues and surface textureslend a vast variety to the end product.
- It is widely fabled that a Kashmiri embroidered Pashmina shawl inits pristine glory has the potential to bring delight to its viewerseyes. Pashmina base is hand embroidered in traditionalembroideries of Sozni, Tilla, Zari and more. Depending on thecomplexity of design and intricacy of technique, an embroideredPashmina shawl can take months or even years.
- As one turns the pages of history, a craft that has left its indeliblemark is the weaving of Kani Pashmina Shawl. The Kani Shawl ishandwoven over a loom, along with wooden bobbins wound withcolourful threads, which create spectacular motifs over the base.A Kani Shawl takes around 6 months to 5 years to get completed.An embodiment of elegance-an authentic Pashmina Kani shawl issomething that echoes sophistication.
Brand Story:
- A brand born out of love and passion to preserve the age old, rich heritage of Kashmir alchemizes the Kashmiri traditions in a manner that meets the contemporary world of today.
- Nizalia - meaning “God's Gift”, true to its name presents the best, unique artistic works from the beautiful land of Kashmir, often known as “heaven on earth”.
- We are a socially responsible brand that is customer centric as well as recognizes and respects the craftsman; focused on catering only to authentic beauties from Kashmir. Working closely with local cultivators, craftsmen, weavers, and artisans to ensure authentic, genuine, and quality products reach our customers every time.
- Our mission through this venture is to give decent exposure to Kashmiri craft, and local items globally, ameliorate the living of craftsmen giving them their due recognition, and provide only authentic products from Kashmir at a reasonable price.
- Our stringent quality measures, monitoring at every stage from raw
- material to the final product, and only employing local Kashmiri crafters in the process are what make us the authentic product supplier. We thrive to present a wide range of products of exquisite Kashmiri artworks, handlooms, saffron, dry fruits, paper mache, and much more to global connoisseurs at their fingertips.
- Keep in dry conditions away from sunlight.
- Ideally, papier mache should only be dusted, and care taken to not rub off the paint.
- Never use water to clean your trays, especially black or red trays. This can cause the white cloudy areas that we sometimes see on vintage trays.
- If your tray gets dirty, clean it with cotton wool dipped in soapy water.
- When dried, polish your tray with microcrystalline wax. This will protect it and give it a lustrous finish.
- After each use wipes it with a dry cloth.
- If a stain appears then you can use a hint of lemon in the water for the cloth.
- Don’t’ ever rinse or immerse your papier mache antiques in water.
Quality: 100 % Pure Pashmina Stole
Style: Shawl
Size: 70" x 200"
Style: Shawl
Size: 70" x 200"
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Product ID: 7607803
Product ID: 7607803
