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Jain Monk Paatra Bowls

by Hilary on November 8, 2009

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There are but a few Muslim craftsmen who continue to employ their traditional skills to form Paatra, the lightweight bowls, carried by the monks of the Shwetambar Jain and Vaishnav sect. Each set is made from one piece of wood so vary in numbers from 6 – 9. Plates and cups are also made.

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Kashmiri Walnut Wood Bowl

by Hilary on November 5, 2009

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Walnut wood carving is an ornamental craft process virtually unique to Kashmir due to the concentration of walnut trees.

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