Papier Mâché is a delicate decorative art which is resistant to water as well as being so light made from waste papers.This art flourished in Kashmir in the 17th Century. But it was Syed Ali Hamadani (lived in 13th century), a Persian famous Sūfī who brought almost 80 artisans from Persia including, painters, silversmiths, carpenters, carpet makers with him to teach and employ the Kashmiris who were then so poor. Iranians might have learned the art from French or Italians though.Because this art has been existed in Italy in 13th century but French are the ones who invented the Papier Mâché boxes and later on they became the potential Papier Mâché buyers from Kashmir . I could see loads of Persian designs from floral to birds on the Papier Mâché pieces and I became so excited to see that as an Iranian girl! Apparently later on, this art got highly favored by Mughal Emperors and you can see their influence on the design of the handicrafts as well. The cra...
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