“Kashmiri Art and Craft are a unique fusion of various styles, given its long history and a rich tradition of illustrated manuscripts. The art of Miniature painting was introduced to India by the Mughals, who brought artists specialized in miniature painting from Persia in the sixteenth century. These artists in turn trained Indian artists who went on to evolve a new distinctive style, inspired by the royal and romantic lives of the Mughals and gradually The craftsmen of Jammu and Kashmir have mastered in making items like Paper Mache, carpets, Walnuts, wall hangings, shawls and much more!”