Blair
Mar 1, 2018
Beautiful craftsmanship!
This kind of master handcrafting is so beautiful but difficult to find in the USA. I was especially touched by M. Ayub?s write up about the Kashmir Valley and how he learned his craft which was historically passed from one generation to the next but attracts fewer and fewer artisans these days. The box is beautifully detailed and I feel fortunate to have stumbled across his work on Novica?s site. Thank you for sharing the gift of your artistic expression and craftsmanship with the world M. Ayub!
"I am a craftsman and I am glad of my vocation. I try to work hard and develop a project my family can inherit. My friends support me and inspire me."
"I was born in the city of Bukhara, and I grew up in a craftsman's family. This played a big role in my life. My father was the first artisan in... read more
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