The basket industry is of imprtance, and most villages have their artisianwho makes the necessary basket for the kangar, and basket for agricultural purposes, and the kiltas used for the transprt of apples and for rough village work. The superior kiltas, covered with leather, soo familiar to European traveller, are made in the city.
          Willow rushes that grows plentifully in marches and lakes in Kashmir are used to make charmingly quaint objects, ranging from shopping baskets and lampshades to table and chairs, all generally inexpensive.

          Kashmiri 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.   

            Because of the high Quality of embroidery done on wall hangings are rugs, Kashmiri crewel work is in great demand throughout the world.
    Chain stitch, be it in the wool, silk or cotton, is done by hook rather than by needle. The hook is referred to as ari, and quality for quality,  hook work covers a much larger area than needle work in the same amount of time.
     Crewel is basically similar to chain stitch. It is also chain stitch done on a white background, but here the motifs, mainly stylized flower, do not cover the entire surface, and the background is not embroidered upon. Wool is almost invariably used in crewel work and colourways are not as elaborate as in chain stitch. This fabric is available in bolts, and is sold by the length. They make excellent household furnishings being hand or machine washable.   

          Perhaps the most effective and certainly the best value for the money is the copper work of Srinagar. The coppersmith work with a hammer and chisels, and many of the present coppersmiths are men who used once to work in silver. They also work in brass. their designs are very quaint and bold, and they are very ready to adopt any new pattern that may be offered to them. A large demand has arisen for the beautiful copper trays framed as tables in carved walnut-wood, and the carpenter is now the close ally of coppersmith.

          Namda is widely acclaimed to  have been originated during 11th century when Akbar, the great Mughal ruler was on throne. History of the periodreveals that the king ordered his exechequer to arrange for a siutable coverage for his horse who was affected by biting cold. In reponce to the proclaimation that was done in this behalf, a wise old man from the east stood up and offered his intention of felt. he was Nubi by name. The man manufactured the felt himself and embroidered the same in multicoloured beautiful designs. The felt so made aws given the title of Namda after the name of its manufacturer Nubi. The King Akbar is said to have been immensely impressed by the workmanship of Nubi and is said to have granted him villages in honour.
           Far less expensive are these colorful floor coverings made from woolen and cotton fiber which has been manually pressed into shape. Prices vary with the percentage of wool- a namda containing 80 percent wool being more expensive than one containing 20 percent wool. Embroidery is also done on namdas to make it more beautiful

One of the most preserved ornamentation's in the world

           Papier Mache is among the most renowned crafts of Kashmir. The craft represents a rich tradition of craftsmanship that dates back to the reign of Zainul Abidin Budshah ( 1420-1470 AD). The paper mache work is also as Kar-i- Kalamdani, as best specimens of old work were the pen-cases (kalamdan) , with the passage of time great perfection has been achieved in this art. Papier mache as of today covers the whole range of poignant products that keep the customers alluring throughout the world.
        Mughal  miniature paintings in papier mache, creating an object of rather an unsurpassed value. Gold powder is also added to some of the object to make them alluring.

          The silver-work of Kashmir is extremely beautiful, and some of the indigenous patterns, the chenar and lotus leaf, are of exquisite design. 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.

           Walnut wood: Items made from walnut wood come from three parts of the tree, the branches, the trunk and the root. The branches have the palest colour of wood, and the trunk the darkest.
         As walnut is a soft wood, it takes carving very well. Chinar leaves, vine leaves and flowers can be either carved along borders or can be either carved along borders or can fill entire surfaces. The artistry of the carving and its abundance dictates the cost. Trinket boxes and the larger jewellery boxes should have invinsible seams. Other walnut wood odjects are salad bowls, nut bowls, nut bowls, photo frames, trays and furniture. This can range from a simple telephone stand or nesting tables to a dining table with six chairs.
       In the case of furniture, the price is dictated by the thick-ness of wood used. Two very differently, if one used 3/4" wood and the other 1/2" wood.
       Other items made from walnut wood are bar cabinets which fold open, dining tables, matching chairs, coffee tables, elegant writing desk and sideboards- with deep relief work or restrained motifs which highlight the texture of wood itself.