Paper and Papier Mache
In the previous time the handmade paper craft was mainly carried out by Muslims known as Kagzis or the paper ? makers. These craftsmen have their root in Arabia and over the years they have migrated...
The artist of the Shantiniketan, Bolpur pioneered the papier mache craft and over the years there are a number of artisans who are practicing this art form. Most of them reside in and around Calcutta...
Sanjih is a ritualistic craft used in the worship of Lord Krishna. This craft involves the cutting of an intricate stencil depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna and the use of this paper...
Paper mache is one of the most beautiful handicrafts of Kashmir. The construction of paper mache products has two essential processes which involves making of the object and cleaning of forest pine...
Waste paper and clay mixed together produces a beautiful and ethnic looking pulp known as paper mache. Toys from paper mache are well made in Jaipur by the artists who craft animals and birds in an...
Paper mache is an age old craft of India and every state has its own specialty. Patna, Murhu, Hazaribagh , Madhubani and Saraikella are the craft practicing centres in Bihar and Jharkhand. Craft...
Papier mache is a highly evolved craft of Delhi producing decorative utility items like pen stands, paper weights, envelope boxes, and jewellery boxes. Made out of waste paper and clay, the big...
Carry bags, greeting card, file covers, folders, pen holders and many more items are made in colorful paper mashie art. These items are made in the traditional way and are catching up the market...
Artists at Gwalior craft attractive papier mache toys and at Ujjain artists make models of deities. The products made from papier mache include, birds, human figures animals, cartoons, idols of gods...
Figures of gods and goddesses, toys, animals, birds and other decorative items are crafted with the combination of plaster of paris and paper machie.Artists decorate the figures with paints and other...
Traditional art of papier - mache has kept all the tradional designs alive with the latest designs. The hand made papers are available in many shades and designs. The designs have very beautiful...
This craft is very well-known in Orissa and it is practiced very traditionally. The artists pick up waste papers of all sorts, waste cloth and many other items. Firstly all the waste products are...
