A vibrant celebration of Kashmir's rich nomadic heritage, this striking hand-embroidered wall hanging is composed of eight individually embroidered panels arranged in a geometric grid. Each panel with its folk aesthetic features bold concentric circles and angular corner motifs, rendered in vivid shades of fuchsia, crimson, emerald, saffron, turquoise, violet, and gold. The freehand embroidery creates a richly textured surface, with no two panels exactly alike, reflecting the spontaneity and artistic freedom that distinguish the work of the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities of Kashmir.

The embroidery is executed by hand using brightly dyed wool yarn spun from the fleece of the nomadic shepherds' own sheep. Traditionally, these pastoral communities migrate seasonally through the Himalayan valleys with their flocks, carrying forward embroidery techniques that have been passed from mother to daughter for generations. Rather than following drawn patterns, the artisans stitch instinctively, translating memories of the mountains, grazing lands, and their vibrant cultural traditions into bold, rhythmic compositions. [Storytellers of Wonder](https://jaypore.wordpress.com/2014/12/11/the-nomad-lyric-embroidered-textiles-from-kashmirs-gujjar-bakarwal-tribe/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

Produced through the ShepherdCrafts initiative, a social enterprise established near Pahalgam, Kashmir, that works with Gujjar and Bakarwal women to preserve their traditional embroidery while providing sustainable income opportunities.

Dimensions:
Height 46, Width 26, Depth 0.5 inches
Weight 2 lbs

Condition:
Very Good, with minor wear consistent with handcrafted items.

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• Low Estimate: 100.00
• High Estimate: 300.00