Art and Craft of Jammu and Kashmir

What is the art and craft of Jammu and Kashmir known for?

• Weaving and painting

• Glass work and stone carving

• Wood work and embroidery work

• Pottery and metal work

Which town in Jammu and Kashmir is known for the Basholi School of Paintings?

• Jammu

• Srinagar

• Basholi

• Kathua

What is the main source of Pashmina shawl in Jammu and Kashmir?

• Wool of Kel goat

• Silk of Mulberry

• Linen of Ladakhi

• Cotton of Kashmiri

Which type of embroidery work is mainly done on Pashmina shawls and takes years to complete?

• Sozni

• Chain Stitch and Crewel Work

• Kashidkari

• Phulkari

What is the traditional Kashmiri craft that involves block printing on hand woven cotton cloth?

• Calico Printing

• Carpets

• Rugs

• Papier-Mache

Which ruler introduced the carpet industry in Kashmir valley?

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Akbar the Great

• Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin

What is the craft of paper pulp and adhesive solution in Kashmir valley known as?

• Metal Work

• Stone Carving

• Papier-Mache

• Pottery

Which region is famous for copper vessels such as cooking pots and milk containers?

• Ladakh

• Jammu

• Kathua

• Srinagar

What is the main theme of the embroidery work Tilla work in Jammu and Kashmir?

• Animal forms

• Floral patterns

• Landscape designs

• Mythological figures

What is the craft of making products from recycled old woollen blankets known as?

• Gabba-embroidered Rugs

• Papier-Mache

• Namda Felted Rugs

• Tsug-Dul and Tsug-gdan-Woollen Pile Rugs