M.A.Najar and Brothers

M.A.Najar and Brothers are wholesalers and retailers of fine Kashmiri handcrafts. They carry silk and wool hand knotted carpets pashminas and semi-pashmina shawls, made from the hair of the mountain goat that lives high in the Himalayas. wool chain-stitch rugs--a technique similar to crewel embroidery, done by hand using a single needle fabric with crewel embroidery, used for curtains, upholstery, pillows, bedcovers, etc. fabric for clothing with and without, fine hand embroidery, used for mens' and women's clothing Families living in the rural mountain areas contract with the company to produce the hand work. The company supplies the raw materials, threads, fabrics, carpet looms, etc., and then sells the finished handcraft products. The best selection of Kashmiri handcrafts are found in Srinagar. M.A.Najar and Bros., founded in 1978, is located on Dal Lake, in Srinagar. They have a huge selection. The best way to reach the shop is to call Amin and he will have someone pick you up in a shikara (boat) and bring you to the store. If someone else brings you, or you go from a houseboat, expect to pay 20-30% or more than if you go alone. Whoever brings you gets a huge commission on your purchase. Always, call the business that you are interested in, and go there alone. Call Amin at 91-9419076026 OR E-mail him at amin@indiatravelliveshop.com M.A.Najar and Brothers also has 3 others locations, all in Goa. Rashid, one of the brothers, runs the 2 shops in Colva, one on the corner of the main intersection in Colva Beach, one in the Oceanique Hotel, and one more shop in Mobar, another beach village further south of Colva Beach. These shops also carry Kashmiri handcrafts, but specialize in jewelry, gold and silver with precious and semi-precious stones, wholesale and retail. Custom jewelry designs are the speciality of the shop. Buy loose stones, including diamonds, design your own piece, and have it created here. Also, this is the place to have any and all of your jewelry pieces repaired. Contact Christine, or call Rashid in Colva Beach, at 91- 9890545902 for his personal mobile, or 91-0832278874 at the shop. E-mail Rashid at rashid@indiatravelliveshop.com.