Papier Machie By Kashmir Handicrafts

The craft is believed to be originated in Iran & been introduced in Kashmir by 15th century now Its become a popular handicraft item. Even though all the Papier Machie of Kashmir look similar at first glance but they must be different in prices. The price of Machie depends upon the type and the quality of the product. There are three different qualities of Papier Machie.

To make a Papier Machie object, the paper is not usually pulped, merely soaked, pounded, then pasted, layer on layer, over a mould. When the object is completed, a thin layer of chalk mixed with glue is traditionally applied to the surface, The last step in the process is printing and varnishing of the Papier Machie.