Papier Machine

If you ever wanted a subtle elegance in classy style to be the essence of your lovely home then you have landed on the right place. A gorgeous wall plate done beautifully in floral patterns is up to woo your ethnic home deor. Coming off a elegant black base, this beautifully worked on wall plate displays a grandeur of Kashmiri Gul Designs outlined by real gold in lovely colorful strokes. Add to your living space a stunning piece of paper mache art. Bring a little of the beautiful Kashmir to your homes and make elegance the essence of your abode. This wall plate also makes a beautiful housewarming gift or a general gift for friends and family.

Papier Mache Shape Box

Kashmiri Art Papier Mache - Heart Shaped Box, Small.These exquisite items have been hand painted by Kashmiri artists drawing inspiration from their beautiful legacy of art. The Papier Mache art form originally from Persia, was initiated in Kashmir with the art of paper making and writing in the 15th century, during the reign of Badshah Zain-ul-Abedin in Kashmir. The art now manifests itself on cloth, stone, wood and metal apart from moulded paper pulp. This beautiful art form has been adapted to create these exquisite items of beauty and utility.

Paper Mache Bowl

Paper Mache Fruit BowlDetails:Height: 6"Weight: gramsBase Color: RedTwo main methods are used to prepare papier-mâché; one makes use of paper strips glued together with adhesive, and the other method uses paper pulp obtained by soaking or boiling paper to which glue is then added.With the first method, a form for support is needed on which to glue the paper strips. With the second method, it is possible to shape the pulp directly inside the desired form. In both methods, reinforcements with wire, chicken wire, lightweight shapes, balloons or textiles may be needed.

Papier Mache Lamp

Kashmir lacquered lamp, hand painted with a floral pattern in shades of turquoise blue, gold and blue, featuring an open barley twist column and dating to the early 20th century. These lamps often started life as candlesticks, later adapted to electricity. This example is in very good condition for its age with some lacquer loss to the base. The modern lampshade has been custom painted to compliment the period base, in a textured design exclusive to Lacoona, obtained with acrylics on cotton.