Etsy - Kanthakarma Kashmiri Floral Papier-Mâché Christmas Tree Decorations
Description
These stunning floral baubles are skilfully handmade from recycled paper using the papier-mch technique. As with all our products at Kantha Karma, these delightful baubles are Fairtrade & support artisans & their families living in the rural mountain areas of Kashmir, where opportunities are minimal. Our Fairtrade cooperative supports year round employment for 75 families. Can be used as pretty decorations all year round. 5cm diameter. Papier mch is light & shatterproof, giving you many years of enjoyment. Hand-painted papier mch is an ancient art in the hilltop villages of Kashmir, where these baubles are handmade. The papier mch technique of using paper for making decorative objects was first adopted in Kashmir in the 15th century. The skilled artisans involved with this painstaking process are called 'sakhta' makers. The materials involved with this process are discarded paper, cloth, straw of the rice plant & copper sulphate, which are mixed & made into a pulp. The paper, after immersing in water for 4-5 weeks, is taken out & made into a pulp & dried. The pulp is applied on moulds made of wood or brass. After this important stage, the pieces go through many more processes or drying, baking, smoothening, polishing, varnishing & cleaning until they are finally ready to be painted on. Distemper colours made with pigments & glue are used to paint the artwork in various colourful designs. The nature of the material & technique of it's making means that each piece is unique & no two pieces can be the same & they might also have an imperfect finish. A PURCHASE WITH PURPOSE By purchasing a Kantha Karma item you are choosing to buy better. All of our products respect people & the planet. We work only with fair trade organisations that put artisans first. Your purchase enables us to continue to directly support the livelihood of our artisans. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS & FAIRTRADE GIFTS View the rest of our ethical & beautiful collection here https://www.etsy.com/shop/kanthakarma Give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/kanthakarma/ Thank you for visiting! Kashmiri Floral Papier-Mch Christmas Tree Decorations, Handpainted Baubles, Decorative Bauble, Bauble
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