Brassware

Kashmiri brassware has a long history, with its widespread use dating back to the medieval period, particularly under the Sultanate and Mughal eras when metalwork flourished alongside other crafts. Artisans produced a range of objects, from simple, functional vessels to highly ornate pieces embellished with intricate engraving. Brass became especially associated with the Kashmiri Pandit community who considered it pure and suitable for religious observances, making it an integral part of domestic and spiritual life.

Rosewater Sprinkler

Rosewater Sprinkler

(go-lab pash) گلاب پاش

Late 19th–early 20th century CE Origin: Kashmir Material: Engraved brass alloy Design : Floral arabesque engraving with Persianate vegetal ornamentation This ornamental metal vessel is a traditional gulabpash or rosewater sprinkler, used in ceremonial and domestic settings across Kashmir and the wider Persianate world. The elongated neck and bulbous body are densely decorated with intricate floral arabesques characteristic of Kashmiri metal engraving traditions. Such objects were associated with hospitality, refinement, and ritual purification, often used to sprinkle rosewater during social or religious gatherings. The object reflects the enduring influence of Persian aesthetics on Kashmiri decorative arts, particularly in metalwork traditions that flourished under Mughal and later regional patronage. Private collection - Trām and Beyond

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Candle Holder

Candle Holder

(Shama Dān) شمع دان

20th century CE Origin: Kashmir Material: Engraved brass Design: Chinar leaf motif with floral vine engraving This ornamental brass candle holder is designed in the form of a stylized chinar leaf, one of the most iconic motifs in Kashmiri decorative arts. The surface is densely engraved with intricate floral vines and vegetal arabesques characteristic of Kashmiri metalwork traditions. The three candle sockets are integrated symmetrically into the leaf form, combining utility with decorative craftsmanship. Inspired by the natural landscape of Kashmir and refined through Persianate ornamental influences, the object reflects the continued adaptation of traditional engraving techniques in modern domestic and ceremonial craft production.

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Photo Frame

Photo Frame

20th century CE Origin: Kashmir Material: Engraved brass Design: Chinar leaf motif with floral arabesque engraving and cusped arch forms This folding brass photo frame reflects the enduring influence of Kashmiri metal craftsmanship in domestic decorative arts. The surface is intricately engraved with dense floral arabesques and stylized chinar leaf motifs, one of the most recognizable symbols of Kashmir associated with autumn landscapes and regional identity. The cusped arch openings draw from Indo-Persian architectural vocabulary, recalling the ornamental forms used in shrines and Mughal architecture. Combining utility with ornamentation, the object demonstrates the continuation of traditional repoussé and engraving techniques into modern decorative craft production. Private collection - Trām and Beyond

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