Sacred Crafts of Kashmir

Gandharva Arts

Handmade Kashmiri wool — namdas and shawls, sourced directly from the artisan families who make them.

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What we carry

An endangered craft, sourced directly from the artisan families keeping it alive. No two pieces are ever alike.

Namdas
Namdas
Shawls
Shawls
Paper Mâché
Paper MâchéComing Soon
Musical Instruments
Musical InstrumentsComing Soon
Fresh from Kashmir

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We're putting the finishing touches on the collection. In the meantime, read our story or get in touch — we're happy to help you find the right piece early.

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A Kashmiri artisan hand-embroidering a namda
Our story

A return to Kashmir

Kenan grew up in Kashmir until his early 20s. Returning recently to his native landscape after 21 years away, he fell in love again with these local crafts — and started Gandharva Arts to share their story and support the artisans who keep them alive.

Namdas are 100% sheep wool, felted entirely by hand — no loom, no machine. Every piece passes through several artisans' hands over one to four weeks, from raw wool to final embroidered stitch.

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The Indian Tribune feature on near-extinct Kashmiri rugs
A near-extinct craft, in the news
“Near-extinct Kashmiri rugs find new lease of life”
— The Indian Tribune, 2026
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Global Village

156 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA
Open daily, 10am–6pm

Occidental Farmers Market

Main St, Occidental, CA
Thursdays, 4–8pm (May–Oct)

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Direct from Kashmir

Sourced directly from artisan workshops, no middlemen.

100% wool, hand-felted

No loom, no machine — every namda is felted and embroidered by hand.

No two are alike

Natural variation means your piece is genuinely one of a kind.

Craft preservation

Your purchase helps keep a near-extinct art form alive.