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  2. Kashmir papier-mâché - Wikipedia

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    Kashmiri papier-mâché is a handicraft of Kashmir that was brought by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia in the 14th century to Kashmir. It is based primarily on paper pulp, and is a richly decorated, colourful artifact; generally in the form of vases, bowls, or cups (with and without metal rims), boxes, trays, bases of lamps ...

  3. Kashmiri handicrafts - Wikipedia

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    Kashmiri handicrafts eliminated financial crises among those people who are affected with the physical disabilities. [32] After handicrafts gained foreign exposure with positive feedback, many youth made this, their profession. Kashmiri Handicrafts is the second largest and preferable industry after fruit in Kashmir Valley. [33] [34]

  4. City of Crafts and Folk Arts - Wikipedia

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    Heritage of crafts and folk arts, including beadwork, tablecloth production, palm branch and leaf creations, as well as clay and needle-work products. Ayacucho [7] [8] Peru: 2019 Known for its various crafts such as retablo, tapestry, Huamanga stone carving, pottery, textiles and embroidery. Baguio [9] [10] Philippines: 2017

  5. Toda Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Toda embroidery, also locally known as "pukhoor", [1] is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of Nilgiris, in Tamil Nadu, made exclusively by their women. [1] The embroidery, which has a fine finish, appears like a woven cloth [2] but is made with use of red and black threads with a white cotton cloth background.

  6. Handicraft - Wikipedia

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    Batik craftswomen in Java, Indonesia Savisiipi handicrafts store in Pori, Finland A handicraft Selling-Factory shop, Isfahan, Iran Artesanato Mineiro. A handicraft is a traditional main sector of craft making and applies to a wide range of creative and design activities that are related to making things with one's hands and skill, including work with textiles, moldable and rigid materials ...

  7. Culture of Kashmir - Wikipedia

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    Rice is the staple food of Kashmiris and has been so since ancient times. [9] Meat, along with rice, is the most popular food item in Kashmir. [10] Kashmiris consume meat voraciously. [11]

  8. Balochi handicrafts - Wikipedia

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    Baloch handicrafts is not merely a craft; it serves as a means of cultural identity and expression. Each design often carries symbolic meanings related to Baloch traditions and beliefs. [2] Handicrafts are part of Baloch culture and play an important role in the family economy, as an occupation that is particularly prevalent among Baloch nomads ...

  9. Kutch Embroidery - Wikipedia

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    Soof meaning "neat and clean" is made in geometric designs dominated by a "chevron design" known as 'leher' or 'waves' which gives the product a unique pattern which is an innovation. [1] A hanging type of embroidery design. 6,000 women are engaged in this work. Many societies and some private corporations are involved in their production. [1]