Khatamband This is one of Islamic Art brought to Kashmir by Hazrat Shahe-Hamdan (R.A) / This Art explains the knowledge and in-depth stressed hard work of the time. It is one the imperative and dear art which Kashmris have been bestowed by Allah. Khatamband is not a simple carving of wood or mind but it needs Geometrical concept to fulfill its design and implement it on its real basis. Kashmris are serving this Through the World but it is required to define it more and more with its history manifesto. So here was a need to chalk out its detail for those Real Engineers who know it and run their businesses and livelihood.
Another Story: Brought to Kashmir in 1541 by Mirza Hyder Daulat, khatamband is an art of making ceiling, by fitting small pieces of wood (preferably walnut or deodar wood) into each other in geometrical patterns. All this is done entirely with hands without using nails. Wood is processed, cut into buttons and panels and fixed in ceiling in various floral and geometrical designs. Uniqueness of this art is that when ceiling is complete, it acquires a unique geometrical pattern. With fewer or no nails at all, khatamband ceiling can easily be dissembled and reassembled.
It is said that khatamband was brought to Kashmir during the 14th century by famous saint Shah-i-Hamdan who visited Himalayan valley along with many followers that included khatamband artists from Iran. These artisans passed on this art to locals.
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