Kashmir which is not only known for its snowy covered mountains and beautiful clear lakes but also known for their soft pashmina shawls, Saffron and handicrafts. When you walk around the streets of kashmir every markets is field with aroma of saffron. You can smell the pure aroma of saffron that are freshly picked from the fields. Behind this there were stories, effort behind it.
Walking through the streets of kashmir there are different types of handicrafts. Each and every one will tell a story and also share the old traditions. The arts like walnut wood carvings, Papier Mache, Pashmina shawls, Namda, Carpets and more varieties. Let’s talk about these things that you could have in your mind, the things that you would not forget while shopping in.
Pashmina Shawl That Feels A Magic Of Warmth And Softness
Pashmina is a very soft material which gives warmth in cold weather. Kashmir is the place where we can buy pashmina. It is very light weight but it gives you warmth. It is made out of Cashmere wool. The variety of craft work done by artists and elegance and classic beauty make the pashmina rare. You will breathe warmth when you are feeling cold. Each shawl is glowing softly in pastel colours with embroidery works. Embroidery works like the flowers and patterns that will actually be seen in the valley of kashmir. If you put the shawl on our neck, it will be
like a breeze in spring. You must try one on your neck. It is not just a fabric, it is a feeling that you will carry home.
Saffron Fields Which Look Like A Purple Dreams In The Wind
If you drive through the Pampore, the landscape will turn into violet petals that will fly towards you in the breeze. The ray of sunlight which is rising will make the fields into a painting. If you step into the field the petals are so light. If you pick them the flowers will almost disappear from your fingers. The smell is floral and deep like honey warmed in the sun. You must take a picture when you visit the fields. It is a moment that will refresh your eyes.
When you walk ahead small home stores will have saffron strands that were kept in glass jars. When you take one from the jar it will glow. One jar will have hundreds of blooms, one bloom will only have three threads. Now you understand why saffron is the world ‘s precious spice.
Crafted Treasure Of Kashmir
The beauty of Kashmir where the land is handmade . At every corner of Kashmir, we can see artisans creating timeless pieces from paper wood, metal fabric and spice . Walk to the room and watch how the painter will bring life to the papier Mache box with gold and colours.
There also we can see a carver which shapes the walnut wood into floral prints on mirror frames. Also the tables that will be crafted to show the tradition. Each and every craft will have a story behind it and that will follow tradition.
Next spot is the quiet place near the mosque. Where the silversmith that will make rings that captures the morning sunlight. The shop will be tiny, but each thing the shop that he made will sparkle into your eyes. Each piece will attract you towards it. The varieties of artwork like chinar leaves in silver earrings, vine patterns on bangles, birds and flower prints in rings. If you buy a ring from him it is not about the price it has or about its shine, it’s about the one piece that is made only for you is yours.
Experience The Beauty Of Kashmir With Gateway Malabar
You would experience a treasure of memories if you walk through the saffron fields. At sunrise you can see the beauty that is painted. Tourism in Kashmir offers you a chance to visit heaven on earth. You can feel warmth and softness from hand woven pashmina. You give importance to experiencing and watching the craftsman artwork and their stories behind every piece.
We give more importance to you than other things. We ensure that you will experience everything. Every trip has some memory that you will have in your entire life. We Gateway Malabar believe that you experience every single thing in Tourism in Kashmir . That doesn’t mean going to different places, but to meet different peoples to hear about the ancient stories, culture. Our journey will let you experience the soul of craftsmanship and culture that they follow.
This is what Indian Tourism unfolds when you slow down and it will open the beauty of Kashmir to you. If you don’t experience it, that will be a great loss to you.
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