Namda Craft
- Namda is a type of traditional Kashmiri carpet made from sheep wool. It is a felted carpet that features hand embroidered patterns in colored threads. It is reported to have originated in the 11th century when Mughal Emperor Akbar ordered the making of suitable covering for his horse for protection from the cold.
- The Namda carpets are made by felting sheep wool rather than by weaving. Many layers of sheep wool are flattened over each other using a tool called ‘pinjra’ and pressed with application of water. They are then embroidered with colored threads by the Kashmiri Aari Embroidery ....
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