The lovely region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) arranged in the Himalayan mountains is appropriately known as ‘Paradise on Earth’. Srinagar is the late spring capital of this state, while Jammu is its winter capital. This state has Kashmiri and Urdu as its significant dialects. The state can be partitioned into three significant parts: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The territory of Kashmir isn’t renowned for its superb atmosphere and normal magnificence yet in addition for its choice material specialties. This article targets concentrating the significant material artworks that have been common in Kashmir since long, for example, Kashmiri rugs, shawls, tweed, silk just as weaving.

The Kashmir cover industry is renowned the world over. Kashmiri floor coverings are cherished by the individuals of India as well as by individuals in different nations. It is accepted that the specialty of weaving Kashmiri rugs started in Persia. Normally either silk or fleece is utilized in making floor coverings. Once in a while a blend of silk and fleece is utilized. Mercerized cotton is likewise once in a while utilized in making floor coverings. Mercerized cotton is a man-made fiber with sheen like that of silk. It is costlier than fleece, however it is less expensive when contrasted with silk.

The base of these floor coverings is either made of cotton or silk. The ‘tree of life’ is a structure that is ordinarily found on Kashmiri floor coverings. In spite of the fact that the floor coverings made in Kashmir are costly because of their uniqueness and choice weaving, they are viewed as a speculation.

Kashmiri shawls

Like Kashmiri floor coverings, shawls made in Kashmir are worshiped both in India and universally. The Shahtoosh and Pashmina shawls made in Kashmir are world renowned.

Shahtoosh shawls are produced using the fleece of the Tibetan pronghorn. These shawls are extremely light and delicate. These shawls are very costly in light of the fact that the fleece utilized in making these shawls is rare. The delicate hair from the throat of the gazelle is utilized for making these shawls. A couple of these hairs tumble off normally when the gazelles brush. These hairs are gathered and are then utilized in weaving shawls. Shahtoosh shawls may either be unadulterated or blended in with Pashmina so as to lessen the expense. Shahtoosh shawls are so finely woven that the whole shawl can go through a ring. It is therefore that such shawls are known as ‘Ring shawls’. These shawls are typically not colored and are utilized in their regular shading for example light dark colored.

Pashmina shawls are produced using the fleece of the Kel sheep found in the Himalayan mountains. Such shawls are incredibly delicate and don’t hurt the skin of the wearer. Pashmina scarves and stoles are additionally made. Pashmina shawls are more affordable when contrasted with Shahtoosh shawls.

Pashmina shawls for the most part have lovely and substantial weaving on them, while Shahtoosh shawls don’t.

Kashmiri tweed

The tweed material woven in Kashmir is notable the world over. It is viewed as perhaps the best material on the planet. The crude material that is utilized in creating tweed is acquired from outside Kashmir; nonetheless, Kashmiri tweed is woven utilizing imported methods and is of very acceptable quality. The creation of tweed is work attempted by a larger part of the individuals of Kashmir.