Top Aari embroidery material required for stitching April 08, 2019Kashmir Box Another legend has it that a darner (known as Rafugar) named Alibaba, who lived in the Valley of Kashmir was specialize in stitching torn clothes. One day it so happened...
Best online store to buy certified cashmere pashmina shawls April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Now Where does this luxury come from? Where can we buy the authentic Pashmina ? and most significantly How do we know if it's pure and original? These are some...
How to Wear a Pashmina Scarf with your Bridesmaid's Dress April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Best Ways to Wear a Pashmina Scarf As a bridesmaid, you’ll have plenty of responsibility resting on your shoulders. On one hand, you’ll be juggling between a thousand responsibilities towards...
Namda- A Luxury In Wool April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Namda derives its name from a man Nubi, who conceived the idea of felted carpets made in wool, hence the name Namda. Back in the 11th century, when Akbar held...
Kashmir Chain Stitch Handmade Rugs April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Kashmir is a beautiful land of impeccable arts and crafts. One of the finest and enchanting handicrafts of Kashmir is the Chain Stitch embroidery which is locally popular as crewel...
How To Care For Your Pashmina? April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Being handwoven and precious in it’s make and demeanor, a common question often leaves Pashmina lovers wondering - How to Care for It? If taken good care of, a Pashmina...
Why we stopped selling Karakul Caps April 06, 2019Kashmir Box Pregnant ewes are being routinely slaughtered, their stomachs slashed wide so that a worker can remove the fetus. The fetus is then skinned and this skin becomes the raw material...
The Lores of Kashmiri Silver April 06, 2019Kashmir Box The tradition of using Kashmiri silver was rich. From the elite class, locally known as “Khojje” to the lower classes, each had a unique way of ornamenting in Silver Jewels...
Crewel - A Stitch in Time April 06, 2019Kashmir Box When on the lookout for exquisite home décor, there is this one Craft that has always mesmerized many a people. We call this craft Kashmiri Crewel. Hand crafted in a...
An Interview with Yinder Pashmina Society - The Harbingers of Certified Pashmina in Kashmir April 05, 2019Kashmir Box To know about the originality and authenticity of Pashmina, , we went straight to our vendors who deal with GI Pashmina shawls.
All About Kashmiri Pashmina Part 2 April 05, 2019Kashmir Box With their simplistic sophistication, detailed floral motifs and a warmth non pareil, Pashmina shawls till date remind us of the richness of Persian culture. Chosen by the people of the...
All About Kashmiri Pashmina Part 1 April 05, 2019Kashmir Box Pashmina! The word sound like royalty in itself. For over a thousand years the finest craftsmanship of Kashmir artisans' hand spinning and weaving a masterpiece has been a token of...