Paavani writes on papier-mâché and crafts in India.
The history of paper is very old; originated from papyrus and in between somewhere comes the papier-mâché. It’s a french word means chewed paper. Through at times textiles, wood grains or all-purpose floor etc can be use too. ….So how did this amazing craft reach to India, that too paradise of earth (Kashmir). Sultan Zain-ul-Adidin was the person behind bringing it to the valley in 15th century. Kashmir is famous for papier-mâché intricate painted tiny boxes and huge vases.
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Paavani
Sep 22nd, 2006 at 12:20 am | #
Thanks Neha for the link. There was a problem with the ‘permalink’ of the post. I have fixed that and the correct link is: http://www.paavani.in/blog/index.php/2006/09/21/crafty-story-1/