{"product_id":"kashmiri-walnut-wood-shikara-24-inch","title":"Kashmiri Hand Carved Walnut Wood Shikara | 24 Inch Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 24 inch shikara carved in genuine Kashmiri walnut wood, with canopy, seating and the curved prow that gives the boat its silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the larger shikara in the collection, long enough to work as a console or sideboard centrepiece rather than a shelf ornament. Hull, canopy frame and interior seating are carved by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kashmiri Walnut Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKashmir is the only region in India where walnut trees grow at the altitude required for dense, close-grained timber. The wood is naturally rich brown and takes fine detail without splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in Kashmir. The canopy frame is the finest section and is cut last, once the hull is fully shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShikara form with canopy and seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved carved prow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural walnut brown, natural wood finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree standing display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsole and sideboard centrepiece, reception desk, cafe and hotel display, corporate gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry brush. Lift by the hull, never by the canopy. Keep away from direct sunlight, damp surfaces and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Kashmiri Walnut Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Carved by Skilled Kashmiri Artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashmir, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative Sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Inches Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Walnut Wood Shikara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust with Soft Dry Brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWW-14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKashmir Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStory Behind the Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalnut wood carving settled in Kashmir centuries ago and stayed, largely because the Valley grows the timber the craft needs. The shikara is the single most recognisable image associated with Kashmir, and carvers have reproduced it in walnut for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Kashmir Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Kashmiri walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted by skilled Kashmiri artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast shipping across India and worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLooking for Bulk Orders?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hotels, corporate gifts, wedding gifts, retail stores, interior designers and export orders. WhatsApp +91 7006586760.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917006586760?text=Hello%20Kashmir%20Origin,%20I%20am%20interested%20in%20the%2024%20Inch%20Walnut%20Shikara%20(WW-14).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChat on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a shikara?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shikara is the light wooden boat used on Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar, rowed with a heart shaped paddle and typically fitted with a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the 12 inch house boat piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent vessels. A shikara is a small rowed boat; a house boat is a moored residence. This shikara is also considerably larger at 24 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the canopy fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe canopy frame is the thinnest section. Lift the piece by the hull, never by the canopy, and dust with a soft dry brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real Kashmiri walnut wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Solid walnut grown in the Kashmir Valley, sourced directly from artisan workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it packed and shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrapped in protective layers with reinforced corners in a rigid box, shipped across India and worldwide with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order this in bulk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Popular for hotel display and corporate gifting. 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