Paper Machéi ornaments are made in the following way, Used paper is first recycled, then pulled down to a watery glue, like porridge, it is then mixed into moulds and then the fibers are compacted by pressing tight.   It is removed from the mould by inversing the shape and is left to dry for several days. Once, dry it ready to be painted. The artisans select colorful designs with plants, animals and flowers motifs.  Finally the gold color is painted in. Each ornament takes over a week to prepare by hand using this tedious process.

These ornaments are unique in color and design and hard to come by. The ornaments are beautiful and very lightweight. The decorative painting on these ornaments is very rich and detailed

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The ornaments come in Rich colors, Subtle shading and elaborate, gold-colored tracery making each of these handmade paper Machéi  ornaments a unique holiday treasure. The Ornaments are hung on the Christmas tree using a gold string thread edged with red satin tassel. These colorful ornaments are crafted by skilled artisans in the Kashmir valley in India.