Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir is the 6th largest state of India and its 18th most populust state of the country. Carpets are the perfect representative of the world famous Kashmiri arts and crafts. Main features of these Kashmiri carpets are that they are hand woven and knotted and not machine made and never tufted. Namdas are Less expensive then carpets. These rugs made from cotton and woolen fiber which is manually pressed into shape. Papier Mache is made up of pulp of paper and adhesive. This is a very popular craft of Jammu and Kashmir introduced in the valley in the fifteenth century. The finest shawls to the world is given by Kashmir. Kashmiri shawls are made from three fibers they are wool, Pashmina and Shahtoosh and decorated by Sozni, Motifs embroidery types. Wood-carving is one of the best known cottage industries of the valley. Kashmiri walnut and Chinar wood has a fine texture and smooth grain patterns, making the wood expensive. People of Jammu and Kashmir also practice the art form of basketery. Willow rushes that grow in plenty in the marshes and lakes of Kashmir are used to make some beautiful objects, ranging from shopping baskets and lampshades to tables and chairs, all in affordable ranges.