This Christmas, deck your halls with these eco-friendly artisanal decorations
The Hindu
Move away from mass-produced plastic ornaments to support artisan Christmas decorations that are unique, thoughtful and eco-friendly
Shafi Arts in Srinagar may be an unexpected outpost for Santa, but 61-year-old Mohammed Shafi Bhat and his family have been shipping their intricate papier-mâché bells, baubles and stars across the world for years. “The US, UK, Singapore, Spain...” lists Suhail, one of Mohammed’s three sons, as his brothers wind up work on the last batches: the bulk of their orders is completed and dispatched by September. “Orders come in as early as March,” he says over a video call, picking his way through the boutique.
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