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Afroza Ishaq
"Growing up in the valley of Srinagar (Kashmir) was such an awesome experience - in fact the valley is usually referred to as 'heaven of earth.' The scenic beauty has always attracted tens and thousands of tourists every year. Apart from being a beautiful state, Kashmir also boasts of many rich crafts for every household practices one craft or another either as a business or as a hobby.
<br><br>"I come from an artistic family specializing in the traditional craft of walnut wood carving. My father was a walnut craftsman, I remember him hand-carving awesome pieces which I admired.
<br><br>"Then, I got married to Sajad [Novica featured artist] who also comes from a family who has inherited the rich traditional craft of Kashmir. When I got married, I brought the craft of walnut carving along with me. Although I do not craft now, I know every aspect of the carving process Before marriage, I would help my father designing the pieces. We used to discuss the design part - it was fun.
<br><br>"Sajad and I added walnut wood pieces to his amazing collection of treasures! We started recruiting carvers and slowly we started showcasing these amazing pieces together.
<br><br>"Apart from the beautiful boxes, we also carve exclusive furniture and other decorative items. I am sure Novica customers will appreciate and support my craft as much as they have supported my husband. I hope that I am able to continue promoting this traditional craft that I have inherited from my family."
