Woodwork of Kashmir In India

In ancient India the woodworker held a very important place in society. From a very early date, the art of carpentry was recognised as an essential part of community work. Ane the Brihat Samhita and Shilpa Shastra, two ancient Hindu texts on the arts, provede detailed instructions on the correct methods to fell trees, season wood and make varios wooden objects like - Wooden Boxes, Wooden Jewelry Boxes,Wood Carving, Wood Sculptures, Wood Comb and many others.

Jammu and Kashmir, with its dense forests and wide variety of trees, has a rich tradition of wood carving and architecture. History tells of the old, 12-storey high wooden palace of Srinagar which was unfortunately set on fire by invaders during reign of King Harsha.This tradition of wooden architecture and craft reached its excellence between 1420 and 1470.

Hand Embroidered Decorative Indian Cushion Covers & Pillow Cases

These Throw Pillow Covers or Cushion Covers are block printed or hand embroidered by the workmen in India. Throw pillow covers from India are of several kinds – embroidered throw pillow cases from Kashmir, silk and brocade throw pillow covers from Benaras, block printed cotton throw pillow covers from Rajasthan and tribal embroidered throw pillow covers from Gujarat.

All four varieties come in standard sizes of 16x16 inches. However, block printed throw pillow covers also comes in larger size of 24x24 inches. These are embellished with traditional Indian handwork, these cushion covers from India are ideal for your sofa, chair, and couch or even for your outdoor lounge.

These throw pillow covers are unique for the quality of workmanship. When you want to give your bedroom and living room Asian style country look or rustic look that is also elegant, go for these throw pillow covers. They are not just another throw pillow covers; they are works of art; they have soul.

Back Belly Chain - Women's Body Jewelry

Belly chains, also known as girdles or waist belts, are worn generally by women, for the sake of fashion, or for holding the lower garments and the belly tight, or both. Some belly chains are small and light, while some are heavy. Although many belly chains are worn tightly on the waist, there are also others that simply rest on the hip. Circular rings alternate through the chains, and the wearer can adjust them across the waist by putting the fastening device at one end of the chain through one of those circles, as per her waist length.