Tag: #copperwork

Photo Essay: Kashmiri Kandkari Work
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Photo Essay: Kashmiri Kandkari Work

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Copper vessels have been used traditionally in Kashmiri households for cooking and serving meals. Copperware known as Traam has been an indispensable commodity in Kashmir since ages. The household utensils include lota (pot), Tream (plate), naer (water jug), tash- naer (for washing hands), samovar for preparing tea, dishes, bowls,trays ,vessels, Lamp Shades and many more....

Photo Essay: Women coppersmiths of Kashmir
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Photo Essay: Women coppersmiths of Kashmir

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Women of Kashmir are breaking the gender norms and defying societal constraints, in the, till now a male dominated craft – copper craft. Women in groups of 20 learn the art in the Balpora village, Budgam. As finding stable employment is a struggle for women, especially in villages, the establishment of the training centre in...