AT WORK Kashmiri crafts are reputed the world over as one of the finest piece of work. Papier machie products are decorated with bright colors and intricate designs. They are available with symbols of Kashmir- house boats, chinar trees and others beautifully carved on them.
Silk shawls with fine flat weaves are certainly a fine example of art and craftsmanship.
Pashmina shawls and scarves are made of fine quality wool collected from mountain goats. The Dal lake is Kashmir's most picturesque place and much of it a maze of intricate waterways. Dal comprises a series of lakes, including Nagin lake some 8 km from the city centre. Most of the more modern houseboats are located on these lakes. The famous mughal gardens, including the Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh are located on the east side of the lake.