Bahrain Export Enhancement Program

Saharanpur in the North West of India is the traditional centre

Summary: Saharanpur in the North West of India is the traditional centre for Seshamwood carving The forest along the slopes of Himalayas provides abundant source of raw material for the craftsmen Here Muslim craftsmen create carved and inlaid products for the local and export market Inlay used to be done with sea shells mother of pearl MOP which is now banned for environmental reasons Now plastic is used to depict the flowers and leaves   Brass wire inlay craft is called Tara Kashi It requires a considerable amount of skill Seema Art Centre is a partnership that employs 20 artisans who are assisted by five staff members They have been associated with Asha since June 1998 Mr Bashir who is recognized as master craftsman by the Indian Government supervises Seema Art Centre Here he is seen with the metal plaque and the intricately inlaid box that won him this award Ana Bashir s son has now completed his studies and is managing Seema Arts introducing computer systems to streamline the operations of Seema Arts Centre Seema Arts received extensive input from our designers during 2003 04 Taking advantage of the fact that Bashir Ahmed is an master craftsman this year we have sponsored a training program in wood work for the unskilled youth in Saharanpur Saharanpur in the North West of India is the traditional centre for Seshamwood carving The forest along the slopes of Himalayas provides abundant source of raw material for the craftsmen Here Muslim craftsmen create carved and inlaid products for the local and export market Inlay used to be done with sea shells mother of pearl MOP which is now banned for environmental reasons Now plastic is used to depict the flowers and leaves   Brass wire inlay craft is called Tara Kashi It requires a considerable amount of skill Seema Art Centre is a partnership that employs 20 artisans who are assisted by five staff members They have been associated with Asha since June 1998 Mr Bashir who is recognized as master craftsman by the Indian Government supervises Seema Art Centre Here he is seen with the metal plaque and the intricately inlaid box that won him this award Ana Bashir s son has now completed his studies and is managing Seema Arts introducing computer systems to streamline the operations of Seema Arts Centre Seema Arts received extensive input from our designers during 2003 04 Taking advantage of the fact that Bashir Ahmed is an master craftsman this year we have sponsored a training program in wood work for the unskilled youth in Saharanpur

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