National Awardee Syed Azad Khan
Pair of Hand-Painted Naquashi Boxes - Red Charm
Pair of hand-painted box is made of paper pulp and decorated with Kashmiri local motifs. The design is inspired by the floral fields of Kashmir. In this intricately painted box, even a single petal of a rose flower has around 10 -12 visible brush strokes.
- Package Content : 1 pair of Boxes
| Size of the Box |
Small Box - 12 cm x 9 cm x 6 cm |
| Weight of the Product | 405 g |
| Material Used | Paper Pulp |
The Art:
Naquashi is the traditional technique of surface decoration by painting over an object. It is believed that this art was introduced in Kashmir by a prince in early 15th century. He was intrigued by the art when he was captured in Samarkand (Central Asia). When he returned to Kashmir, he brought experts of this art from there and asked them to establish their art in Kashmir.
The Artisan:
This product is handcrafted by national awardee artist Syed Azad Khan from Jammu & Kashmir.
Product Note :This product is hand-painted / handcrafted by the artisans. Hence, there is a possibility of slight variations in colour or designs. The asymmetry present in handmade product makes it truly unique and beautiful.
