Naqashi · Sakhtsazi · Kashmir
Painted by hand,
one petal at a time.
Boxes, vases and keepsakes shaped from paper pulp and finished by master naqash artisans in the centuries-old tradition of Kashmir.
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Naqashi designs
Shop by art form
Every motif is painted freehand. Browse the collection by the traditional Kashmiri design that appeals to you.
From the atelier
Bestsellers
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Mughal Art Birds Floral Jewelry Box – Lacquered Enamel Craft
USD89.00 Add to Cart Birds of Paradise Collection -
Mughal Art Papier-Mâché Box – Hand-Painted Miniature Figures, Kashmir
USD36.00 Add to Cart Gifts Under $50 -
Made-to-Order Mughal Garden Scene Papier-Mâché Box – Kashmiri Miniature Art
USD290.00 Place Order Handicrafts of Kashmir -
Elephant Howdah Papier-Mâché Box – 5×4 in Hand-Painted Kashmiri Mughal Box
USD35.00 Add to Cart Gifts Under $50 -
Mughal Art Elephant Scene Wooden Paper Mache Box (5 x 3 x 1.8 in)
USD35.00 Add to Cart Gifts Under $50 -
Heart Boxes – Hazara Art Kashmiri Paper Mache Jewellery Box | Mughal Arts
USD8.17 Add to Cart Gifts for the Couple -
Artisan Chinar Jewelry Box – Traditional Kashmiri Paper Mâché Gift Box
USD14.00 Add to Cart Bridesmaids' Gifts
Shop By Form
Vases
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Chinar Vase – Handcrafted Kashmiri Paper Mache Floral Vase
USD139.00 Add to Cart Handicrafts of Kashmir -
Handmade Flower Vases – 66 cm – Kashmiri Paper Mache Decor | Mughal Arts
USD602.42 Place Order Handicrafts of Kashmir -
Round Kashmiri Paper Mache Vase – Handcrafted Floral Home Decor
USD70.45 Add to Cart Handicrafts of Kashmir -
Kashmiri Paper Mache Flower Vase Pair – Handcrafted Floral Art
USD42.88 Add to Cart Gifts for the Couple
Our craft
From pulp to painted heirloom
Every piece passes through two pairs of hands: the sakhtsaz who shapes it, and the naqash who paints it.
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Sakhtsazi — the form
Paper is soaked, pounded into pulp and pressed over moulds, then dried, smoothed and sealed into a light, strong body.
ii.
Naqashi — the painting
Motifs of chinar, iris and bulbul are painted freehand with fine brushes, gilded, and finished with lacquer.
Keep exploring
More from the workshop
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Blue Blossom Papier Mache Box with Yellow Birds – Small Hand-Painted Kashmiri Jewelry Box
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Mughal Art Papier-Mâché Box – Hand-Painted Miniature Figures, Kashmir
USD36.00 Add to Cart Gifts Under $50 -
Kashmiri Paper Mache Designer Jewelry Box – Handcrafted Luxury
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Lacquered Wooden Elephant Figurine – Handmade Luxury Decor
USD15.00 Add to Cart Figurines & Elephants -
Indo-Persian Teal Floral Medallion Panel – Decorative Wall Art
USD280.00 Add to Cart Handicrafts of Kashmir -
Antique Jewelry Box – Handcrafted Floral Art-Kashmiri Paper Mache
USD194.00 Add to Cart Handicrafts of Kashmir
Kind words
Loved by collectors worldwide
5.0 ★ from 19 reviews on our Etsy shop
“Magnificent papier mache bowl, hand decorated with remarkable precision and grace. Thanks!”
“High quality and one of a kind item. It arrived quickly to the USA as well. I feel very happy with my purchase.”
“Gorgeous craftsmanship and looks exactly like the picture. Arrived safely and promptly. Very happy with this purchase.”
“Amazing craftsmanship! Love the box”
“Well packaged and quickly delivered. The box is very pretty and will make a great gift!”
“Beautiful box! fast shipping! Thank you!”
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