Embroidered of Kashmir

This handmade leather bookmark is embroidered by Khanyar Leather Co-operative, Kashmir, in the style of traditional embroidery first introduced in the vale of Kashmir by Persian craftsman in the 15th Century. Both men and women still practise the crafts of Kashmir Embroidery.
Kashmir  is the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term Kashmir geographically denoted only the valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. More...

Thank you very much for this wonderful gift,Rick :) The is very soft leather or suede. I very like it  :)