Product Overview
Kashmiri Mongra Saffron—a globally cherished treasure renowned for its exceptional quality and pure essence—is the finest saffron sourced from Pampore, Kashmir. It thrives under the region’s optimal climate and soil conditions, yielding long and thick stigmas (red threads) celebrated for their deep color, intense flavor, and captivating aroma.
Derived from the handpicked deep red stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, Kashmiri Mongra Saffron remains unadulterated and unprocessed, preserving its natural purity. Free from additives, artificial colors, and preservatives, each strand guarantees an authentic taste and color—a testament to genuine Kashmiri saffron.
Recognized for superior quality of Saffron plant, Kashmiri Mongra Saffron has earned the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. It is the sole saffron variety cultivated at altitudes ranging from 1600m to 1800m above sea level globally, distinguishing it from other saffron varieties available worldwide.
Celebrated across the globe, this saffron is revered not only as a spice but also as a health rejuvenator utilized in cosmetics and medicinal applications. Beyond its high medicinal value, Kashmiri Saffron holds a significant place in traditional Kashmiri cuisine, embodying the rich cultural heritage of the region.
It enriches a variety of dishes, from delicacies such as biryanis to delectable desserts. Abundant in essential nutrients and antioxidants, it has traditionally enhanced well-being and health—a rare and precious spice that symbolizes purity, quality, and the cultural richness of Kashmir.
This is Vegetarian product
How to Prepare Koshur Saffron: For the perfect Kesar infusion, add 2-3 strands to 20 ml of warm water. Allow it to soak for 5 minutes. The infusion is ready to use in your beverages and cooking.
Storage Instruction
Keep in a cool, dry place.
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A powerpack food combo is here you lend you the gift of health and immunity. Kashmiri Walnuts, your brain food high in protein, vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, trace minerals, lecithin and oils. Pure Kashmiri Saffron along with it is to improve mood and cure depression, reduces the symptoms of PMS, promotes learning and memory retention. A topical application may help reduce acne, dark spots, and blemishes.
We bring to your pure and organic Kashmiri Honey infused with the wonder health benefits of Kashmiri Saffron. It contains enzymes and the best of nutrients essential for a human body. Pure Kashmiri Saffron along with it is to cure depression and improve mood.
Often referred to as “King of Dry Fruits”, Koshur Kashmiri Almonds are a delightful premium produce from the orchards of Kashmir. Richer in Oil, Non GMO and 100% natural, a handful of health comes from the vaults of Kashmir valley to your doorsteps. We also bring along with it pure, natural and authentic Kashmiri Saffron which is directly handpicked from the Saffron town, Pampore. It acts as one food with a number of health benefits.
Rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre, a mix of fresh Kashmiri dry fruits and saffron have been powdered to give your milkshakes, desserts, and puddings a boost of rich taste and nutrition. This combo also includes Himalayan Shilajit, which is loaded with 85+ minerals and fulvic acid, the set of two healthiest foods is here to be delivered at your doorsteps.
The origin of hand knotted carpets locally known as “Kal baffi” dates back to 15th century after which it progressively attained the high degree of perfection. It is said that Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin brought carpet weavers from Persia and central Asia in to Kashmir to train the local inhabitants.
Carpets from 200 knots to 900 knots/sq. inch both in wool & silk yarn have attained such excellence that they rank amongst the finest in the world. The loom used in Kashmir carpet weaving is composed of two horizontal wooden beams between which the wrap threads are stretched, one beam in front of the weaver and the second behind the first. The difference between a carpet and other hand woven rugs lies in the fact that short lengths of the thread or yarn are tied to wrap chains to form the pile of the carpet. These are commonly called knots though it is a loop rather than an actual knot.
There are different types of knots and in Kashmir the Farsi baff and the Persian system known as Sehna, or Sinneh, knot is originally used. Very simple tools are used to thread these knots, a wood or Metal comb to push knots and weft tightly together and pair of short scissors to cut the pile of the carpet to an even form once it is finished.
Carpets in 18×18, or 20×20 knots per sq. inch are commonly made in Kashmir. Some very fine silk carpets in different sizes have been created with density of knots as high as 3600 knots per sq. inch but these are rare Exhibits, of skill and mainly made for display or museum pieces.
The designs are reveals itself along the weft lines in wool or silk, while the warp is drawn in cotton. Quality and hence value, is determined by the number of knots to the square inch and fineness of the material used.
Carpets from 200 knots to 900 knots/sq. inch both in wool & silk yarn have attained such excellence that they rank amongst the finest in the world. The loom used in Kashmir carpet weaving is composed of two horizontal wooden beams between which the wrap threads are stretched, one beam in front of the weaver and the second behind the first. The difference between a carpet and other hand woven rugs lies in the fact that short lengths of the thread or yarn are tied to wrap chains to form the pile of the carpet. These are commonly called knots though it is a loop rather than an actual knot.
There are different types of knots and in Kashmir the Farsi baff and the Persian system known as Sehna, or Sinneh, knot is originally used. Very simple tools are used to thread these knots, a wood or Metal comb to push knots and weft tightly together and pair of short scissors to cut the pile of the carpet to an even form once it is finished.
Kashmir also excels in manufacture of silk carpets. Designs and patterns in Kashmir carpets continue to be predominantly inspired by classical Persian and Central – Asia rugs. Thus Kashmir has been creating Kashan and Kirman, Tabriz and Isfahan, Meshed and Bokhara with such superb artistry that these can compare with the best in the regions of their origin. attractive local variations have also been evolved. Kashmir carpets usually come in the sizes of 2’x3′; 2 1/2’x4′; 3’x5′; 6’x4′; 6’x9′;
Carved walnut wood-work is among the most important crafts of Kashmir. Kashmir is now one of the few places in the world where walnut is still available at an altitude of 5500-7500 feet above see level. The wood is hard and durable, its close grain and even texture facilitating fine and detailed work. It also presents visually interesting effects with mere plain polished surfaces in fact in contemporary products, plain surfaces and small carvings are preferred, especially on trays, tables, bowls and similar items.
The Kashmir craftsman, however, rejoices in carving intricate and varied designs. A variety of carved products bear recurrent motifs of the rose, lotus, iris, bunches of grapes, pears and chinar leaves. Dragon motifs and patterns taken from kani and embroidered shawls all find their place in wooden objects with deep relief carving. A variety of articles, both decorative and utilitarian, ranging from small items like bowls, trays, cigarette boxes, wall plaques and table lamps to screens, bedsteads and larger items of furniture are carved in walnut wood. Four main types of carving are usually practised in Kashmir-raised, engraved, undercut and plain. The carving of furniture and smaller items is an elaborate process and involves high degree of skill and craftsmanship. The carving is done with the help of small indigenous tools. The art of wood carving is centred in the city of Srinagar.
About Kashmir Shawls it is said “Of all Indian textiles none excels in beauty, colour, texture and design as the famous Kashmir Shawl”.
Shawls are produced by two techniques, loom woven or kani shawls and the needle embroidered or sozni shawls.
The basic fabric is of the three types – Shah Tush, Pashmina and Raffal. Shah Tush (King of wool) passes through a ring and is also known as Ring shawl. It comes from a rare Tibetan antelope living at a height of over 14000 ft in the wilds of the Himalayas. Pashmina is known world over as cashmere wool, it comes from a special goat (Capra hircus) living at an altitude of 12000 to 14000 ft reared by shephered nomads around famous pongkong lake in close vicinity of western Tibet. Raffal is spun out of marino wool tops and is a popular type of shawl.
The shawls are embroidered in floral motifs, various designs available range from Neemdoor, Doordaar, Paladaar, Baildaar, Jaalis and Jammas, with the help of needle. Where as kani shawls are woven on looms with the help of kanis. Kanis are small eyeless bobbins used instead of the shuttle.
John lrwin in his well-known book, “Kashmir Shawls’ says.” The local tradition held so far is that the founder of the shawl industry was Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1421-72). Some other writers on the subject trace the origin of the industry to earlier times.
Papier Machie is one of the most popular of crafts practised in Kashmir. The tradition of the Kashmir Papier Machie has its origin rooted in the 15th century when king Zain-ul-Abidin invited accomplished artists and craftsmen from Central Asia.
A French term so commonly adopted in East and West and meaning “mashed paper” papier machine is in fact a unique combination of line and colour on moulded forms of a variety of objects. It involves ornamentation in colour over smoothened surfaces built up of paper pulp or layers of paper. Paper pulp is not always found effective and is some times replaced by other substitutes.
The colours painted on object are made from pigments diluted in water to which some glue is added to fix the ground on which it is used. The three categories of colours are — mineral (both actual and artificial) organic (both plants insects etc.) Vegetables. The final objects papier machie is given one or two coats of varnish which besides giving it shine serves as a protective agent.
Important designs and motifs in papier machie designs are:
Gulander Gul (flower in flower) Hazara (the thousand flowers) Gul Vilayat (the dear flower) Miniature Mugal paints Mythological figures Animals Hunting scenes Battle Scenes The product range covers ring boxes, pill boxes, boxes of assorted shapes and sizes, flower vases, wall plaques, bowls, ashtrays, screens etc.
Crewel – A special kind of embroidery done with a hook known as crewel is commonly used for drapery and upholstery. Rows of chain stitch done with hook from solid patterns usually rotating from centre & creating an embossed effect to add richness to the textile.
Crewel embroidery is done on thick material popularly used for furnishing and usually carries floral and creeper designs. The designs are available in assortment of colours ranging from a single colour to multi colour embroidery. The width of the material is 54 inches and is available in running meterage. The price is related with the amount of embroidery done on the material. This craft is also available on bed spreads in various sizes ranging from single to king size.
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