Sunday, October 3, 2010

Kashmiri Carpets Are Famous Around The World.

The carpet industry of Kashmir has its origin in Persia. The carpets of Kashmir has been heavily influenced by Persian motifs. Kashmir carpet industry has become a specialized area offers guests a significant part of life in the area. Besides the natural beauty and a scarf and sweater industry, Kashmir is well known for its carpet industry.

Kashmir carpet is a product that has captured the hearts of people around the world, mainly because of their intricate designs and their duration. Except for the traditional use of carpet as the floor Kashmir, and also serves some other uses, such as the wall hanging and bed linen.

Kashmir carpets are traditionally made of silk or wool. Sometimes a combination of wool and silk are used. The artisans are now used for the production of mercerized cotton, these mats. The provisions of these rugs are made of cotton or silk.
                                         
                                          
                                            
                                 

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Vacation in Kashmir Houseboats


Staying in a houseboat is one of the biggest attractions of the city of Srinagar in Kashmir. Houseboats are like small villas on Dal Lake.  They come in all categories of luxury at the D (D is an official class), so that everyone can find a barge according to the portfolio. there are more than 1400 houseboats in Srinagar.  Many of them can accommodate only a bit at a time, so that no guide book cannot really refer to any particular boat.

These houseboats have their own traditional appeal. The barges are anchored on the banks of Dal Lake. Each houseboat is fully furnished, and each barge company have a boy. The barge is decorated in grand style, with carved furniture and carpets from Kashmir with intricate work on them. There are four spacious bedrooms, three - bedroom and bedroom two boats, and all have attached bathrooms, electricity and modern plumbing. The interiors are intricately carved cedar and display the complete art artisans of Kashmir. The decor includes embroidered native rugs and fabrics, works of local art, and solidly comfortable Victorian and Edwardian furniture. These luxury boats also includes roof terrace from which to take in views of the Himalaya and enjoy the fresh crisp air.

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