Hand-painted work, rooted in Kashmir.
The Painted ValleyThe Painted Valley

Crafted in Kashmir,made to be kept.

Hand-painted papier-mâché pieces crafted in Kashmir, made slowly and intended to stay with you.

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Carved Kashmir walnut tray on a worktable beside a carving tool
A carved Kashmir walnut tray, shaped by hand and made to be kept.

Materials of the valley

Materials from Kashmir

From warm walnut to hand-formed papier-mâché and richly patterned textiles, each material brings a different kind of depth to the collection.

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Kashmir walnut

Warm grain, lasting form

Deeply grained walnut brings warmth and weight to keepsake boxes, trays, and accents made to settle beautifully into a home.

02

Papier-mâché

Lightweight, built by hand

Layer by layer, papier-mâché is shaped, smoothed, and prepared for the intricate painting that gives every piece its character.

03

Textiles

Pattern, colour, memory

Paisleys, florals, and border motifs carry Kashmir’s visual language into the collection, connecting painted objects to cloth and tradition.

Reference materials

Source material, shared from Kashmir

Kavita shared this CraftVera catalogue and seven photographs as a reference pack. They are shown here as source material, not as current Painted Valley stock.

Open the catalogue7 photographs · 1 PDF
Dark floral textile draped over a mannequin in a warm studio
Sample 01Dark floral textile
Blue and turquoise paisley textile draped over a mannequin
Sample 02Blue paisley textile
Textile sample displayed on a mannequin in a richly furnished studio
Sample 03A working studio
Close view of a light textile with pink, blue, and gold floral motifs
Sample 04Floral surface detail
Light textile hanging in folds with a patterned border
Sample 05Printed border detail
White textile with blue, pink, and gold motifs and a decorative border
Sample 06Colour and border
Collection of colourful hand-painted round objects arranged against a white wall
Sample 07Painted objects
Cover page of the About CraftVera handmade product catalogue

The source catalogue

About CraftVera

The original catalogue documents CraftVera's Kashmiri craft practice, materials, product studies, and artisan-led work across 62 pages.

Read the original PDFPDF · 62 pages

Pieces with a point of view

Decorative and functional objects, painted by hand and made to live beautifully in modern homes.
Artisan painting a botanical motif onto a papier-mâché bowl

A tradition, reimagined for your home

The Painted Valley celebrates the intricate beauty of papier-mâché craftsmanship. Each piece begins in the hands of skilled artisans, where form, color, and delicate brushwork come together through a patient, multi-step process. We partner with makers in Kashmir to bring this living tradition into contemporary homes while honoring the people and techniques behind every design.
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The beauty is in the making

  1. Shaped by hand

    Each form is carefully built and prepared by skilled craftspeople.

  2. Smoothed and refined

    The surface is finished through several patient stages.

  3. Painted in detail

    Artists apply intricate motifs and colors by hand.

  4. Made to be treasured

    Small variations make every finished piece genuinely unique.

The details make the difference.

Made by Artisans

Crafted using skills developed and passed down across generations.

No Two Pieces Are Identical

Small variations in brushwork make each product genuinely individual.

Designed for Meaningful Homes

Decorative pieces intended to be displayed, used, gifted, and remembered.

A collection worth waiting for

The first pieces are taking shape now. Join the list for previews, launch updates, and early access.
Floral hand-painted tray on a linen table

Hand-Painted Floral Tray

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Green and terracotta garden motif keepsake box

Garden Motif Keepsake Box

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Hand-painted bowl being finished by an artisan

Lotus Papier-Mâché Bowl

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Small painted candle holder with botanical details

Painted Candle Holder Set

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From the founder

“I created The Painted Valley to share the warmth, detail, and human touch found in the handcrafted objects I grew up admiring. My hope is that every piece brings a small sense of beauty, history, and joy into the home where it finds its place.”

Kavita Chaku, Founder

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