{"product_id":"shikara-boat-papier-mache-walnut-wood-fusion","title":"Shikara Boat With Art Fusion Of Paper Machie \u0026 Walnut Wood | 24 Inches Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 24 inch shikara that combines two Kashmiri crafts: a walnut wood base carved by a wood artisan, then hand painted in papier mache naqashi work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wood gives the boat its structure and weight, the painting gives it colour and pattern. Because two different artisans work on each piece, one carving and one painting, fusion shikaras are produced in far smaller numbers than plain carved ones.\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, which is what allows a 24 inch hull to hold its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wood work is completed first, then the piece goes to a naqash painter who applies fine layered motifs freehand with a squirrel hair brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut wood base with papier mache art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand painted naqashi detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo artisan crafts in one piece\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, hotel and cafe display, collector piece, high value gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust painted sections with a dry soft brush only. Never use water or cleaner on hand painted areas. Keep out of direct sunlight, which fades pigment.\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\u003eKashmiri Walnut Wood with Papier Mache Work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Carved and Hand Painted in Kashmir\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 Fusion Art Shikara Boat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Brush on Painted Areas Only\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-17\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\u003eKashmir carries two decorative traditions that rarely meet on the same object: walnut wood carving and papier mache naqashi painting. This shikara places them together, wood giving the structure and paint giving the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaqashi is done freehand without stencils, built up in fine layers, which is why no two painted shikaras carry identical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Kashmir Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Kashmiri walnut wood and papier mache work\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%20Papier%20Mache%20Shikara%20(WW-17).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChat on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is naqashi painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaqashi is the Kashmiri hand painting tradition applied to papier mache, built up in fine layers with a squirrel hair brush. Motifs are usually floral and painted freehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the painted surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust with a dry soft brush only. Never use a damp cloth, spray or cleaner, as moisture lifts hand painted detail permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this priced above the plain carved shikara?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo crafts and two artisans. The wood work is completed first, then the piece goes to a naqash painter, adding time and a second specialist skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill sunlight affect it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Direct sunlight fades hand mixed pigment over time. Display it away from a window that gets direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the base real walnut wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The structure is genuine Kashmiri walnut wood; the painted decorative work is papier mache applied over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order this in bulk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited bulk with long lead time, since output depends on two workshops. 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