Srinagar is designed with stunning locations, picturesque landscape, lip smacking cuisine and the romantic weather. All this is a package of a fabulous trip but still you do not forget to pack your shopping bags.
Yes, Srinagar is also known for elegant and royal Kashmiri carpet.
The history of carpet making in Kashmir goes back in 15th century when the craftsman came from Persia. The Mughal emperors are known for encouraging art and also nurtured carpet weaving which is now a part of cultural heritage of this exotic state.
The Kashmiri stitch has a unique technique of hand-knotted style. This carpet making process has an interesting layout.
- Like any embroidery, it starts with drawing the motifs on a graph paper, choosing the colour of the threads.
- The second step involves preparing the yarns by washing, dyeing and spinning to maintain the correct thickness which will be required to complete the design.
- Carpet making is done through a knotting process and these stylish knots are created by hands to reach the final elegant carpet.
- The carpet is made of yarn so it needs a final removal of all the extra yarns. The process is called shearing.
- A deep washing is done to clean the dirt accumulated while the knotting process and then the carpets are dried in the sun.
- Finally, the carpets are also trimmed, to get the final elegant and finished look of the carpet.
One buys Kashmiri carpets for their intricate designs of flowers and leaves with wool or silk threads.
However with the passing of time the carpet weaving has gone through a lot of changes. The craftsman now uses different techniques, designs, and material retaining the hand knotted carpets.
Even in contemporary decor styles these stylish carpets add a dash of grace. It’s good to see that this craftsmanship is being passed to the next generations to give this carpet weaving technique a long life.
So this time do stay at Hotel Regent Central (Attractions in Srinagar Kashmir) at Srinagar while you make a trip to this magical city.
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