Via Kashmir

Embroidery

Sozni needlework and crewel are stitched by hand in Srinagar homes.

Papier-mache

Paper pulp moulded and hand-painted; Khanqah-e-Moula's interior is decorated with it.

Walnut wood carving

The same carving you see on houseboats and old Srinagar homes.

The kangri

A wicker-wrapped clay pot of hot embers, carried under the pheran in winter.

Carpets

Hand-knotted carpets take months; ask to see the knots on the back.

Pashmina

Fine wool from Changthangi goats. Buy from shops that show a test or certificate.

Plan it with a local Kashmir team

Verified stays, fixed cab fares and day-by-day plans from Srinagar.

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