160-2 North C Street Virginia City, 89440 Nevada, Just Below The Tahoe House Hotel, Up the street from the Main Post Office
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Carpets of Asia and Native America
Carpets are renowned through out the world mainly for two reasons one being that they are hand made and second they are always knotted not tufted. Carpet weaving in Kashmir was not originally indigenous but is thought to have come in by way of Persia. Till today, most designs are distinctly Persian with local variations. One example, however, of a typically Kashmiri design is the tree of life. Persian design not with standing, any carpet woven in Kashmir is referred to as Kashmiri. The colors- way of a carpet, and its details differentiate it from any other carpet. And while on the subject of color, it should be kept in mind that although the colors of Kashmiri carpets are more subtle and muted than elsewhere in the country, only chemical dyes are used.A carpet may well be the most expensive purchase from your trip to Kashmir but it is a lifelong investment.
The knotting of carpet is the most important aspect, determining its durability and value, in addition to its design. Basically, the more knots per square inch, the greater its value and durability. Count the number of knots on the reverse of carpet in any one square inch, and it should be roughly the same as the dealer tells you, give or take 10 knots. If you are told that a carpet contains 360 knots, and your count indicates about 10 less, it simply means that the weft has not been evenly combed down in parts -- this is not a fault, and several random checks throughout the carpet will even go above the figure of the dealer's estimate. Also, there are single and double-knotted carpets. You can quite easily identify one from the other on the reverse of the carpet. The effect that it has on the pile too is important - a double-knotted carpet has a pile that bends when you brush it one way with your hand, and stands upright when it is brushed in another direction. A single knotted carpet is fluffier and more resistant to the touch, there is no 'right' and 'wrong' side to brush it.
Points to keep in mind when choosing a carpet:
* Whether it has been made of silk pile on silk base, silk pile on cotton base, silk and wool on cotton base or wool on cotton base.
* The number of knots on the reverse of the carpet; whether one or more line in the design has been omitted completely in which case the pattern looks lopsided;
* Whether any element in the design has been wrongly woven so that one motif is larger or smaller at one end than the corresponding motif at another end, etc.
* Whether each motif or element of design has clear, crisp outlines; blurred edges indicate a fault in the weaving.
* Whether the edges of the carpet are crooked as if it had been incorrectly mounted on the frame, so that one end is broader than another.
The knotting of carpet is the most important aspect, determining its durability and value, in addition to its design. Basically, the more knots per square inch, the greater its value and durability. Count the number of knots on the reverse of carpet in any one square inch, and it should be roughly the same as the dealer tells you, give or take 10 knots. If you are told that a carpet contains 360 knots, and your count indicates about 10 less, it simply means that the weft has not been evenly combed down in parts -- this is not a fault, and several random checks throughout the carpet will even go above the figure of the dealer's estimate. Also, there are single and double-knotted carpets. You can quite easily identify one from the other on the reverse of the carpet. The effect that it has on the pile too is important - a double-knotted carpet has a pile that bends when you brush it one way with your hand, and stands upright when it is brushed in another direction. A single knotted carpet is fluffier and more resistant to the touch, there is no 'right' and 'wrong' side to brush it.
Points to keep in mind when choosing a carpet:
* Whether it has been made of silk pile on silk base, silk pile on cotton base, silk and wool on cotton base or wool on cotton base.
* The number of knots on the reverse of the carpet; whether one or more line in the design has been omitted completely in which case the pattern looks lopsided;
* Whether any element in the design has been wrongly woven so that one motif is larger or smaller at one end than the corresponding motif at another end, etc.
* Whether each motif or element of design has clear, crisp outlines; blurred edges indicate a fault in the weaving.
* Whether the edges of the carpet are crooked as if it had been incorrectly mounted on the frame, so that one end is broader than another.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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We Offer Shipping of most of our Items anywhere across the Country.
If you have visited our shop and remember something your like or would like more individual photos just send us a email at Kaemanagingd@gmail.com
We accept checks by mail to our mailing address that is :
Kashmir American Enterprises
PO BOX 357 North C Street
Shop Number 69 Virginia City, Nevada 89440
Or give us a Call at : (775)847-7551
Our tie up with the United States Post Office and there great If It Fits it Ships boxes allowed us to send you heavy items such as carpets and Brass Ornaments with our costing you allot for shipping.
Our Shawls and delicate silk items are packed with the utmost care and Overnight and Priority Shipping is not a problem.
We accept checks by mail to our mailing address that is :
Kashmir American Enterprises
PO BOX 357 North C Street
Shop Number 69 Virginia City, Nevada 89440
Or give us a Call at : (775)847-7551
Our tie up with the United States Post Office and there great If It Fits it Ships boxes allowed us to send you heavy items such as carpets and Brass Ornaments with our costing you allot for shipping.
Our Shawls and delicate silk items are packed with the utmost care and Overnight and Priority Shipping is not a problem.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Enjoy the Art of Kashmir
Elegant Lady s Dress with sparkling Hand Sewed beads all over, Polyester and Silk
Made in Kashmir India
Mixed colors and sizes available. Great for Party's, special events, executive meetings
Regular Price $600.00
Now Your Price $259.00
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Keeping the Tradition Spinning
Through the candlelit huts and modest homes of our craftsmen expert artisans spin raw fleece into exquisite soft pashmina material. Established in 1940’s we are the pioneers of Kashmir art which has never let down it's customers and patrons. Having been through all the vagaries of time and skill came unscathed to serve it's patrons and customers and providing them all the genuine art work all Handicrafts by their most skilled and dedicated master craftsmen since generations. We are manufacturers, wholesale suppliers and exporters of shawls and stoles.
Our products - The Range is Immense
In Kashmir, we produce anything from ornament to a collector's item in exciting designs. They come in ethnic designs and suit your pocket also. The wide range of our unique handcrafted products in simply astonishing styles and designs . The Kashmir valley is rich in world renowned excellent craftsmanship of its hand spinning of fine quality Pashmina yarns & Pashmina fabrics with sophisticated color combinations and weaving of intricate designs in kani-Pashmina shawl, Raffle Shawls, Jamawar, Stoles etc. Kashmir Handicrafts and handloom products have a international outlook for which the demand is constantly increasing. The weavers are highly skilled and exquisite craftsmanship is executed in the Handloom products.
In Kashmir, we produce anything from ornament to a collector's item in exciting designs. They come in ethnic designs and suit your pocket also. The wide range of our unique handcrafted products in simply astonishing styles and designs . The Kashmir valley is rich in world renowned excellent craftsmanship of its hand spinning of fine quality Pashmina yarns & Pashmina fabrics with sophisticated color combinations and weaving of intricate designs in kani-Pashmina shawl, Raffle Shawls, Jamawar, Stoles etc. Kashmir Handicrafts and handloom products have a international outlook for which the demand is constantly increasing. The weavers are highly skilled and exquisite craftsmanship is executed in the Handloom products.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Jewelery
German Metal Necklace with Zircon stones and Floral Vine Work Indian craftsmanship ,
Made in Kashmir
Great for Party's, special events, Formal Wear
Regular Price $160.00
Now Your Price $68.00
German Silver Choker with Engraving and hanging ball array of Indian craftsmanship ,
Made in Kashmir
Great for Party's, special events, Formal Wear
Regular Price $130.00
Now Your Price $55.00
Handmade beaded necklace with round metallic assortment erman
Made in India
Great for Party's, special events, Formal Wear
Regular Price $180.00
Now Your Price $89.00
Monday, January 11, 2010
Special Chain Stitch Handmade Rugs and Wall Hanging
Handmade Chain stitch Kashmir embroidered Rug or also can be used as a wall hanging. Normally for $60 per sq ft now only $30 a square foot Size 3Ft by 5 ft. Made in Kashmir
Friday, December 4, 2009
Store Restocked for a Christmas Sale
We just got back this week from our overseas buying trip for the store, we did our best to bring the best gifts and boutique items from around the world. Look out for the new Cashmere shawls, silk scarfs, warm winter Kashmir pashmina stoles, wall hangings, area rugs and much more .
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Carpets of Asia and Native America
Carpets are renowned through out the world mainly for two reasons one being that they are hand made and second they are always knotted not tufted. Carpet weaving in Kashmir was not originally indigenous but is thought to have come in by way of Persia. Till today, most designs are distinctly Persian with local variations. One example, however, of a typically Kashmiri design is the tree of life. Persian design not with standing, any carpet woven in Kashmir is referred to as Kashmiri. The colors- way of a carpet, and its details differentiate it from any other carpet. And while on the subject of color, it should be kept in mind that although the colors of Kashmiri carpets are more subtle and muted than elsewhere in the country, only chemical dyes are used.A carpet may well be the most expensive purchase from your trip to Kashmir but it is a lifelong investment.
The knotting of carpet is the most important aspect, determining its durability and value, in addition to its design. Basically, the more knots per square inch, the greater its value and durability. Count the number of knots on the reverse of carpet in any one square inch, and it should be roughly the same as the dealer tells you, give or take 10 knots. If you are told that a carpet contains 360 knots, and your count indicates about 10 less, it simply means that the weft has not been evenly combed down in parts -- this is not a fault, and several random checks throughout the carpet will even go above the figure of the dealer's estimate. Also, there are single and double-knotted carpets. You can quite easily identify one from the other on the reverse of the carpet. The effect that it has on the pile too is important - a double-knotted carpet has a pile that bends when you brush it one way with your hand, and stands upright when it is brushed in another direction. A single knotted carpet is fluffier and more resistant to the touch, there is no 'right' and 'wrong' side to brush it.
Points to keep in mind when choosing a carpet:
* Whether it has been made of silk pile on silk base, silk pile on cotton base, silk and wool on cotton base or wool on cotton base.
* The number of knots on the reverse of the carpet; whether one or more line in the design has been omitted completely in which case the pattern looks lopsided;
* Whether any element in the design has been wrongly woven so that one motif is larger or smaller at one end than the corresponding motif at another end, etc.
* Whether each motif or element of design has clear, crisp outlines; blurred edges indicate a fault in the weaving.
* Whether the edges of the carpet are crooked as if it had been incorrectly mounted on the frame, so that one end is broader than another.
The knotting of carpet is the most important aspect, determining its durability and value, in addition to its design. Basically, the more knots per square inch, the greater its value and durability. Count the number of knots on the reverse of carpet in any one square inch, and it should be roughly the same as the dealer tells you, give or take 10 knots. If you are told that a carpet contains 360 knots, and your count indicates about 10 less, it simply means that the weft has not been evenly combed down in parts -- this is not a fault, and several random checks throughout the carpet will even go above the figure of the dealer's estimate. Also, there are single and double-knotted carpets. You can quite easily identify one from the other on the reverse of the carpet. The effect that it has on the pile too is important - a double-knotted carpet has a pile that bends when you brush it one way with your hand, and stands upright when it is brushed in another direction. A single knotted carpet is fluffier and more resistant to the touch, there is no 'right' and 'wrong' side to brush it.
Points to keep in mind when choosing a carpet:
* Whether it has been made of silk pile on silk base, silk pile on cotton base, silk and wool on cotton base or wool on cotton base.
* The number of knots on the reverse of the carpet; whether one or more line in the design has been omitted completely in which case the pattern looks lopsided;
* Whether any element in the design has been wrongly woven so that one motif is larger or smaller at one end than the corresponding motif at another end, etc.
* Whether each motif or element of design has clear, crisp outlines; blurred edges indicate a fault in the weaving.
* Whether the edges of the carpet are crooked as if it had been incorrectly mounted on the frame, so that one end is broader than another.
Silver wear and Jewelery
The range of silverware is indeed wide:ornamental picture-frames, cigarette-cases, Necklaces, earrings tumblers, etc. Among the flora and fauna, leaves of the chinar and the lotus furnish the popular patterns. Designs of the lilac, a popular flower of the Valley, are also wrought in silver.
The silversmith works with a hammer and chisel, and will faithfully copy any design which may be given to him. Up to recent years, the silver-work of Kashmir had a peculiar white sheen time, very beautiful at first sight, but apt to tarnish after short time. This whiteness is said to be due to the practice of boiling the silver work in apricot juice.
The silversmith works with a hammer and chisel, and will faithfully copy any design which may be given to him. Up to recent years, the silver-work of Kashmir had a peculiar white sheen time, very beautiful at first sight, but apt to tarnish after short time. This whiteness is said to be due to the practice of boiling the silver work in apricot juice.
Shawls of Kashmir
The word shawl is derived from Persian "shal", which was the name given for a whole range of fine woolen garments. The shawl in India was worn folded across the shoulder, and not as a girdle, as the Persians did.Shawls are worn and used as a warm protective garment all over north India today, Kashmir has become synonymous with shawls all over the world. At the time of Mughal rule in India, Kashmir overtook the North-West Frontier and Punjab, as the center of shawl making. The Mughal emperor Akbar was greatly enamored by the Kashmiri shawls and the way it was worn, folded in four, captured his imagination. He experimented with various ways of wearing it, and found that it looked good worn without folds, just thrown over the shoulder.There are three fibres from which
Kashmiri shawls are made - wool, pashmina and shahtoosh. The prices of the three cannot be compared - woollen shawls being within reach of the most modest budget, and shahtoosh being a one-in-a-lifetime purchase.Woollen shawls are popular because of the embroidery worked on them, which is unique to Kashmir. Both embroidery and the type of wool used bring about differences in the price. Wool woven in Kashmir is known as 'raffel' and is always 100 per cent pure. Sometimes blends from other parts of the country are used and Kashmiri embroidery is worked on them. These blends contain cashmilon, cotton, or a mixture of both.Pashmina is unmistakable due to its softness. Pashmina yarn is spun from the hair of the ibex found in the highlands of Ladakh, at 14,000 ft above sea level. Although pure pashmnina is expensive, the cost is sometimes brought down by blending it with rabbit fur or with wool. It is on pashmina shawls that Kashmir's most exquisite embroidery is executed, sometimes covering the entire surface, earning it the name of 'jamawar'. A Jamawar shawl can, by virtue of the embroidery, increase the value of a shawl threefold.Shahtoosh, from which the legendary 'ring shawl' is made, is incredibly light, soft and warm. The astronomical price it commands in the market is due to the scarcity of the raw material. High in the plateaux of Tibet and the eastern part of Ladakh, at an altitude of above 5,000 m, roam the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops Hodgsoni). During grazing, a few strands of the downy hair from the throat are shed which are painstakingly collected by the nomads, eventually to supply to the Kashmiri shawl makers as shahtoosh.
Our Product Line
Kashmiri handicrafts are known throughout the world for their artistic work and grandeur. The vast cultural and ethnic diversity of Kashmir has enabled a variety of motifs, techniques and crafts to flourish on this land. The various handicrafts are in tune with its age-old splendid civilization, which has been perfected over centuries. Be it Kashmiri carpets, shawls, paper machie or any other craft, it is only the kashmiri artisan who can hands down show his mastery to crave out those master pieces of kashmiri art & craft.
Kashmir represents a manufacturing class of Kashmiri handicrafts. At Kashmir we manufacture and market the Kashmiri handicrafts directly from the source, thereby discouraging the middleman who exploits the manufacturer directly. By your co-operation we are going to end the exploitation of the middleman in our business and start a new era of business and friendship with you. Right now more then 455 families are working for Kashmir about 300 families are directly taken care by our company
Kashmir represents a manufacturing class of Kashmiri handicrafts. At Kashmir we manufacture and market the Kashmiri handicrafts directly from the source, thereby discouraging the middleman who exploits the manufacturer directly. By your co-operation we are going to end the exploitation of the middleman in our business and start a new era of business and friendship with you. Right now more then 455 families are working for Kashmir about 300 families are directly taken care by our company
We specialize in export of handmade-knotted carpets, paper machie , Chain -stich and handmade shawls including pashmina shawls from Kashmir . Already we are providing such services to our various clients worldwide. In this connection we can initially provide your organization some intricate categories of crafts to test the market there and than we intend to establish a permanent business relation in the future.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
How Pashmina is perfected
Over 400 years ago, the Persian Mughals visited Kashmir and were delighted to witness the nature's bounty and inhabitants of Kashmir. The beautifully woven Shawls stole their heart and they named it Pashmina. It means 'Wool' in Persian language.
This shawl is hand spun in the same way as it has been going on for the centuries ago. It is woven from the soft, fine wool sheared from the neck and belly of the Himalayan goat called Hircus, which lives at high altitudes. The Pashmina is hand-gathered, de-haired, stored and combed by nomadic herders. Each Shawl is hand woven on handlooms over a silk wrap to strengthen the fabric. Each piece is then dyed in an open vat individually. Embroidery, printing, etc. are done by hand.
Over the past few decades our company Kashmir American Enterprises has carved out a niche for itself as a quality Pashmina Shawls supplier in export markets of Europe, Italy, France, Switzerland, UAE, etc. at very attractive prices. Our products are also much in demand across the domestic market. It invites trade inquiries from all the concerned parties who wish to deal in the business categories our company deals in. We assure timely delivery and quality service to all our customers.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Shawls of Kashmir
The word shawl is derived from Persian "shal", which was the name given for a whole range of fine woolen garments. The shawl in India was worn folded across the shoulder, and not as a girdle, as the Persians did.Shawls are worn and used as a warm protective garment all over north India today, Kashmir has become synonymous with shawls all over the world. At the time of Mughal rule in India, Kashmir overtook the North-West Frontier and Punjab, as the center of shawl making. The Mughal emperor Akbar was greatly enamored by the Kashmiri shawls and the way it was worn, folded in four, captured his imagination. He experimented with various ways of wearing it, and found that it looked good worn without folds, just thrown over the shoulder.There are three fibres from which
Kashmiri shawls are made - wool, pashmina and shahtoosh. The prices of the three cannot be compared - woollen shawls being within reach of the most modest budget, and shahtoosh being a one-in-a-lifetime purchase.Woollen shawls are popular because of the embroidery worked on them, which is unique to Kashmir. Both embroidery and the type of wool used bring about differences in the price. Wool woven in Kashmir is known as 'raffel' and is always 100 per cent pure. Sometimes blends from other parts of the country are used and Kashmiri embroidery is worked on them. These blends contain cashmilon, cotton, or a mixture of both.Pashmina is unmistakable due to its softness. Pashmina yarn is spun from the hair of the ibex found in the highlands of Ladakh, at 14,000 ft above sea level. Although pure pashmnina is expensive, the cost is sometimes brought down by blending it with rabbit fur or with wool. It is on pashmina shawls that Kashmir's most exquisite embroidery is executed, sometimes covering the entire surface, earning it the name of 'jamawar'. A Jamawar shawl can, by virtue of the embroidery, increase the value of a shawl threefold.Shahtoosh, from which the legendary 'ring shawl' is made, is incredibly light, soft and warm. The astronomical price it commands in the market is due to the scarcity of the raw material. High in the plateaux of Tibet and the eastern part of Ladakh, at an altitude of above 5,000 m, roam the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops Hodgsoni). During grazing, a few strands of the downy hair from the throat are shed which are painstakingly collected by the nomads, eventually to supply to the Kashmiri shawl makers as shahtoosh.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hand Made vs Machine Made
We frequently travel overseas to far flung parts of the world in search of the finest treasure to present to you. We recently traveled to Kashmir the northern tip of the Himalayan region of Asia. The culture blend was a real treat. As I am a avid painter and photographer I spend 3 months taking photos some personal some for my photography class. I may share them on this blog or a new blog dedicated to photographs. I would like to share the art forms I have discovered during my visit to help people understand the value of the human hand. A item that takes 6 months to create through the harsh winter stitch by stitch can only be valued once you understand how it has been made. When we wear a pair of jeans or buy a new carpet for our living space we just know what we pay for and if it looks and feels good we don’t consider who made it or how hard it was made because we know things that are made by a machine are just what we call them machine made. When we know something is hand made we always think to take care of it and treat it delicately because we want it to last as long as it can. We cherish the handmade sweater or the painting by our near and dear ones.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The Portential
Kashmiri handicrafts have the tremendous potential in the national and international arena. Be it Kashmiri carpet, shawls, paper machie all are exported to different parts of the world from Kashmir. We look upon your organization as one of very potential houses to do business with in the very near future. Initially we would be available to answer your queries about the art and craft segment from Kashmir and of late we could establish a partnership in this field whereby we can provide your organization all kinds of basic support in terms of potential handicraft goods of any category which your organization or any of your clients desire
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