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CATCH THE CRAFT   Kashmir is only region in India bestowed with the presence of Majestic walnut trees.The walnut from Kashmir are rich and famous worldwide for their taste.Another dimension of walnut tree is beautiful carving it hosts. Locally known as ‘doon’ tree. Wood is hard and durable .it is close grained and even textured which facilitates fine and detailed carving work.walnut wood has an inherent sheen which comes on its own when polished with wax or spirit.   A walnut wood carving of Kashmir employes a process of hand carving done very carefully and delicately ,in various styles by means of varied tools ,fabricated locally depicting Forms and Motifs ,that have evolved over a period of centuries. The Carving employs a host of motifs that depict the varied Flora and Fauna of the region in a highly styled manner.   wood logs to be used for carving are cut into planks of desired thickness with the help of machine ,locally known as “Bandsaws” and

CRAFT TRADITION  KASHMIR : Beyond Scenic Beauty  DAR JAVED  darjaveed305@gmail.com The Snow Clad mountains , the enchanting angelic natural beauty of the valley is what rightly makes kashmir as “The paradise of Earth” but kashmir is not only about the scenic  beauty . It is beyond that and yes , you guess it right , Every Tradition here in kashmir is a beauty in itself and it steals the show . Amidst all one such beauty is the kashmir handicrafts . Kashmir is the heaven for the finest arts and crafts that have been carefully nurtured for the centuries . A variety of motifs/designs  techniques anid craft processes  flourished in the land as the people from different regions and many skilled craftsmen decided to settle amidst its beautiful and charming abundance of natural beauty. With time, these arts have gained even more distinctiveness and today Kashmir is globally known for woolen textiles,Namda (Felting ) Aari ,Sozni, Tilla embroidered suits, Kashmir silk saris, papier mache, woodc