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apier Mache :The word Paper mache has been derived from the French word which means the molded . it is a delicate decorative art which shows the artistic zeal of a craftsman. This art was introduced in Kashmir in the 15th Century by a Kashmiri Prince who spent years in prison at Samarkand in Central Asia. The art born in the land of Persia was highly favored by Mughal Emperors of 15th and 16th Century.

This is the ground to the introduction of paper Mache in the valley by our noble King Zain-Ul-Abadin.(A.D.1323 to A.D.1374 When the king returned from captivity, in Samarkand Central Asia during his confinement the kings' eyes caught the sight of the Art of using paper pulp as a base to the manufacture of finely painted objects with Lacquered top giving feast to one's eyes was formed as paper machie in Kashmir. At the time of Mughal period this art grew, the Mughals Commissioned the whole communities of craftsmen to make gifts, to design palaces, panels, doors, ceilings and walls of their palace which is still existing at some places in other parts of India .