These colourful andexquisite hand-painted doves are a joy to own. Crafted by the famous papier-mache artists of the Kashmir valley,each of these pieces is paintedwith intricate floral designs. Versatile, exotic and unique, these pieces make for lovely ornaments to hang on a window, doorway, mantle or even a Christmas tree. They are also great gifts to give. Painted Papier is a popular art form that was introduced to Kashmir in the 14th century. This craft is practised in homes, and workshops, in Srinagar, and other parts of the Kashmir Valley using paper pulp. The pulp is processed and dried to take the desired shape of the product being made and then finally decorated with fine hand paintings. This art is marked out by the vivid colours used. Each piece is a labour of love and is a perfect addition to your celebration.