A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ FOLDING SCREEN Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th...
A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ FOLDING SCREEN
Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Possibly a fireplace screen, composed of three rectangular panels of decreasing size, each with arched, stepped feet and a rectangular opening at the centre, the front profusely decorated with polychrome floral and foliate motifs against a black ground.
69cm x 75.7cm unfolded, 58.7cm x 29.5cm folded
Papier-mâché, is a traditional Kashmiri craft involving the painting of intricate designs on objects made from paper pulp. Its introduction to the Kashmir Valley is often associated with the arrival of Islam, as it was introduced to the valley by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470) utilizing experts imported from Samarqand. Historically, it was known as Kar-i-qalamdani, referring to the production of lacquered pen cases (qalamdan), but over time the craft expanded to include a wide variety of decorative items.
Literature:
Bashir, A.M., A History of Papier-Mâché Craft in Kashmir, IJAMSR, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2021.
A KASHMIRI LACQUERED PAPIER-MÂCHÉ FOLDING SCREEN
Kashmir, Indian subcontinent, 19th century
Possibly a fireplace screen, composed of three rectangular panels of decreasing size, each with arched, stepped feet and a rectangular opening at the centre, the front profusely decorated with polychrome floral and foliate motifs against a black ground.
69cm x 75.7cm unfolded, 58.7cm x 29.5cm folded
Papier-mâché, is a traditional Kashmiri craft involving the painting of intricate designs on objects made from paper pulp. Its introduction to the Kashmir Valley is often associated with the arrival of Islam, as it was introduced to the valley by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1420-1470) utilizing experts imported from Samarqand. Historically, it was known as Kar-i-qalamdani, referring to the production of lacquered pen cases (qalamdan), but over time the craft expanded to include a wide variety of decorative items.
Literature:
Bashir, A.M., A History of Papier-Mâché Craft in Kashmir, IJAMSR, Vol 4, Issue 6, 2021.
