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Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing  decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas.
Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States.
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''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan.
The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas.
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''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain.
The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

Kashmir's award-winning Paper Mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades and every year he along with his family are busy months before Christmas to make these handmade Paper Mache products.



Srinagar Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas. Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States. Watch | Kashmir Shivers As Intense Cold Wave Tightens Grip ''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan. The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas. Also read | US told SC to dismiss 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana's petition against India extradition ''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain. The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

Christmas 2024: Paper Mache decorative pieces made in Kashmir in demand across the world

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing &nbsp;decorative&nbsp;hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas.

Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy&nbsp;making&nbsp;these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to&nbsp;various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States.

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''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan.

The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold&nbsp;in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas.

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''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan&nbsp;Muzaffar Hussain.

The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge&nbsp;again in the Kashmir Valley.

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made?

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas. Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States. Watch | Kashmir Shivers As Intense Cold Wave Tightens Grip ''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan. The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas. Also read | US told SC to dismiss 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana's petition against India extradition ''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain. The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

It's Christmas and the artisans of Kashmir Valley start preparing for this festival months before December 25. The age-old art of papier mâché decorations from the Kashmir Valley is in immense demand during the festival. The orders are not only pouring in from India but abroad too, bronging&nbsp;cheer among the papier mâché artisans.&nbsp;

We have all seen the Christmas decorations hanging on the Christmas tree, but little do we know that most of it is made in Kashmir by the age-old papier mâché artisans. The Christmas decorations hanging on the Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, from balls to bells, easter eggs and even trays are made months before the festival. These artisans in the Valley have sold thousands of papier mâché decorative pieces to customers across the world just before Christmas.&nbsp;

“Christmas orders are pouring in bulk. Earlier we used to get orders only from European countries and were confined to that only. But now the orders have been placed from other countries as well. We are getting a huge response from the Middle East as well. Now the domestic orders from all across India are increasing as well. We have sold huge quantities so far and are still dispatching the orders. We have been making different theme-based items for the Europe market and its getting a great response as well. We make decorative pieces and sell them in bulk, '' said Nayeem Mir, papier mâché artist, Srinagar.&nbsp;

The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. And this year, there has been a huge demand for papier mâché&nbsp;items. These handmade papier mâché decorative items are in high demand. The increase in demand has brought joy to the faces of these artisans, who are working tirelessly to fulfil the Christmas orders. The artisans are working day and night to complete these decorative items on time.

“Earlier, these items were made of plastic, which had no aesthetic value. But with these paper mache, ' decorative pieces last longer and are beautiful too. We are using natural dyes and colours and our products are eco-friendly, '' said Nayeem Mir, papier mâché artist, Srinagar.&nbsp;

These papier mâché artists work tirelessly for months to complete the Christmas decorative orders, and this year, the response has been huge as compared to previous years. The market for the items has also spread across various parts of the world.&nbsp;

It's Christmas and the artisans of Kashmir Valley start preparing for this festival months before December 25. The age-old art of papier mâché decorations from the Kashmir Valley is in immense demand during the festival.

It's Christmas and the artisans of Kashmir Valley start preparing for this festival months before December 25. The age-old art of papier mâché decorations from the Kashmir Valley is in immense demand during the festival. The orders are not only pouring in from India but abroad too, bronging cheer among the papier mâché artisans. We have all seen the Christmas decorations hanging on the Christmas tree, but little do we know that most of it is made in Kashmir by the age-old papier mâché artisans. The Christmas decorations hanging on the Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, from balls to bells, easter eggs and even trays are made months before the festival. These artisans in the Valley have sold thousands of papier mâché decorative pieces to customers across the world just before Christmas. “Christmas orders are pouring in bulk. Earlier we used to get orders only from European countries and were confined to that only. But now the orders have been placed from other countries as well. We are getting a huge response from the Middle East as well. Now the domestic orders from all across India are increasing as well. We have sold huge quantities so far and are still dispatching the orders. We have been making different theme-based items for the Europe market and its getting a great response as well. We make decorative pieces and sell them in bulk, '' said Nayeem Mir, papier mâché artist, Srinagar. The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. And this year, there has been a huge demand for papier mâché items. These handmade papier mâché decorative items are in high demand. The increase in demand has brought joy to the faces of these artisans, who are working tirelessly to fulfil the Christmas orders. The artisans are working day and night to complete these decorative items on time. “Earlier, these items were made of plastic, which had no aesthetic value. But with these paper mache, ' decorative pieces last longer and are beautiful too. We are using natural dyes and colours and our products are eco-friendly, '' said Nayeem Mir, papier mâché artist, Srinagar. These papier mâché artists work tirelessly for months to complete the Christmas decorative orders, and this year, the response has been huge as compared to previous years. The market for the items has also spread across various parts of the world.

Kashmir papier mâché artists get thousands of orders from across the world for Christmas

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