Mohammad Aslam Bhat is an award-winning Kashmiri copperware artisan with nearly 40 years of experience. A third-generation craftsman, he preserves traditional Naqashi techniques while creating contemporary designs and passing the craft on to future generations.
Mohammad Aslam Bhat is an award-winning copperware master artisan from Srinagar, with nearly 40 years of experience. Learning the craft from his father and grandfather, he preserves his family's legacy while innovating modern designs, earning a State Award for his creative contributions and teaching.
Kashmiri coppercraft (Naqashi) dates back over 600 years to when Persian and Central Asian artisans arrived in the Valley with Shah Hamdan. Historically used for royal items and everyday utensils, the craft involves hammering, engraving, and shaping copper sheets into intricate, durable metallic art.
Nestled in the Shehr-e-Khas area of Srinagar, the Old City serves as the historical craft cluster for Kashmiri copperware (Naqashi). Here, traditional coppersmiths (Khar) and engravers (Naqash) hand-shape raw copper, preserving a 600-year-old metalworking legacy while evolving it into modern decorative arts.
Moving beyond traditional copper cookware like samovars and plates, the collection features innovative handcrafted items like copper jewellery, chandeliers, table lamps, wall hangings, and decorative pieces. Each piece blends age-old Kashmiri metal engraving techniques with contemporary home décor aesthetics.
Kashmiri copperware traces back over 600 years to Persian artisans who brought metalworking to the Valley. Traditionally crafted into household utensils and samovars, these intricate hammering and engraving techniques passed down through generations. Today, this historic art seamlessly adapts traditional metalwork into modern decor and accessories.
Contact : +91-6005779191
Email: mohammadaslambhat786@gmail.com
Instagram: @VANN_POSH
