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From Scrap Papers To Master pieces of Brilliance  Paper Mache : An incredible Ancient Art ,Dying a silent death   December 21, 2019 | Dar Javed       The natural beauty of Kashmir is no doubt an inspiration but Kashmir is globally recognized because of its beautiful arts and crafts . It provides employment to vast segments of craft persons. If anyone has given us global identity, it’s our handicraft. it (Kashmir ) is home to the finest art works in the world .As Kashmir is the valley of artisans where many arts have found their roots .one such art which remain an integral part of the valleys culture is the Paper Mache Art. The beautiful art of paper Mache is heart and soul of Kashmir culture. The amazing transformation of scrap or waste paper into beautiful artefacts done in decorative beauty to outshine the very essence of colors is what paper Mache is all about . In Kashmir, paper machie originated in the form of making pen cases (qalamdans) from pape