Maqbool Jan, an artist from Srinagar's Lal Bazar area, has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of papier-mache (Paper Machie). Over the years, he has won several State, National, and ...

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Papier-mache art is a centuries-old craft that has been used for decorative purposes in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, Japan, China, and India, and now it is finding ...

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Ruptured by conflict and the pandemic, a trade that dates back to the 14th century will soon be a thing of the past in Kashmir, according to local traders. His family has been in the business of ...

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Muhammad Maqbool Jan at his Srinagar home and studio. He has won the National Award four times, and the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts in 2007-08. (Photo: Irfan Amin Malik) Muhammad Maqbool ...