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Syed Izaz Hussein

Syed Izaz Hussein

Kashmir textile art in India

5.0 (artist rating)

50 testimonials

"I was born [...] in the Kashmir valley, where the tradition of carpet weaving and chain stitching is as old as the land itself."

"I was born in August, 1967, in the Kashmir valley, where the tradition of carpet weaving and chain stitching is as old as the land itself. Hailing from a family of Srinagar, I learned the art in my childhood, but it is for the last 12 years or so that I started off as an independent entrepreneur.

"For chain stitching of carpets we use a hassle cotton base, sketch out the design or impress it with a wooden die prepared by our master designer. Then, four artisans begin chain-stitching with pure wool from four sides giving rise to a well-prepared structure. It takes around 8-10 days to make a rug, and together with our master craftsman in Srinagar, I do most of the designs.

"The demand for chain-stitched rugs has increased, however, most people have been mistakenly led to believe that such sophisticated products are woven on a machine and they are thus hesitant to purchase.

"I have not only taught this art to many people but also helped them in developing their own self-sufficient units. I have participated in several fairs in India and abroad - Singapore, for example - having received an award.

"I would certainly want this art to continue in our family, and my immediate business plans are to give a worldwide exposure to our rugs. In this direction, our association with Novica will prove very fruitful. I believe our products will gain good acceptance amidst the valued customers of Novica."

Syed Izaz Hussein also demonstrates superior skill in the realm of papier maché, and his workshop offers beautiful, intricate works crafted in this method. Some 700 years ago Shah Hamadan, the Persian Sufia, came to Kashmir via the Silk Route and introduced the art of papier maché. Since that time, generations of Hussein's family have perpetuated the craft. Hussein even holds a copyright in certain teal-colored designs and patterns which he incorporates into select papier maché works.

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116 items by Syed Izaz Hussein

Daisy DreamWool shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$119.99
Midnight WomanSilk Shawl with Beaded Fringe in Black from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$59.95
Sheer EbonyHandmade Linen Wrap Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$41.99
Holiday ExuberanceOrnaments (Set of 4)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$37.49
Holiday JoyOrnaments (Set of 4)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$37.99
Golden NightsPure Silk Shawl in Warm Golden Color from India

5.0

$59.95
Following SeaPaisley Wool Embroidered Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$119.99
LuxuryIndian Shawl Grey Wool Silk Blend Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$77.99
Floral HeartHand Painted Indian Papier Mache Heart Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$36.99
Smart in CeladonHandwoven Wool Scarf in Celadon from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$29.99
Burning DesireWomen's Shawl Wool Silk Blend Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$92.99
Gleeful ButterfliesWood ornaments (Set of 6)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$37.49
Wine Floral DramaWool Shawl Embroidered Handcrafted Burgundy Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$109.99
Rose Floral DramaFloral Wool Wrap Embroidered Black and Pink Shawl

5.0

$99.99
Aqua ConstellationIndian Women's Floral Wool Embroidered Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$119.99
Ruby SalmonWool Shawl Hand Loomed Wrap from India

5.0

$179.99
Forever Elegant in SandHandwoven Wool Shawl in Sand from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

~~$39.99~~ $35.99
Dusk ShadowsKashmiri Beige to Grey Soft Shawl Indian Warm Wool Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$67.99
Subtle WarmthTaupe and Ivory Striped Wool Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$77.99
Checkered GraceWool Taupe Checkered Pattern Traditional Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Kashmiri Cream and CoffeeBrown and Ivory Checked Wool Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$89.99
Floral CelebrationsArtisan Crafted Floral Papier Mache Ornaments (Set of 4)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$39.99
Pink Diamond FantasyIndian Shawl Wool Blend Wrap Diamond Pattern in Pink

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$34.99
Turquoise Diamond FantasyIndian Turquoise Shawl Wool Blend Wrap Diamond Pattern

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$34.99
Orange Diamond FantasyIndian Shawl Wool Blend Orange Wrap Diamond Pattern

5.0

$33.49
Green Diamond Fantasy'Hemlock Green Shawl Wool Blend Wrap from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$34.99
Christmas SongbirdsHandmade Papier Mache Heart Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$29.49
Christmas SongIndia Papier Mache Heart Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$27.99
Christmas BlossomsSet of 4 Handmade Papier Mache Christmas Ornaments

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$41.99
Taupe BlissHandmade Shawl Wool Silk Patterned Wrap

5.0

$47.99
Sheer Hot PinkHandcrafted Linen Shawl Wrap from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$39.99
CheerfulnessOrnaments (Set of 4)

5.0

$40.49
Red Mughal GardenOrnate India Hand Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Rug (4 x 6)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$297.99
Scarlet AttractionWool and Silk Blend Red Wrap Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$59.99
Sparkling PaisleyHandcrafted Paisley Wool Embroidered Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$107.99
Sheer Illusion in BlueSky Blue 100% Silk Shawl with Sheer Accents

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$49.99
Forever Elegant in ChocolateHandwoven Wool Shawl in Chocolate from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

~~$39.99~~ $35.99
Radiant PaisleyChain Stitch Embroidered Red and Black Wool Shawl

5.0

$119.99
Floral DaydreamWool shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$154.99
Valley of FireChain Stitched India Wool and Cotton Rug (4x6)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$308.99
Joyful MelodyOrnaments (Set of 4, Large)

5.0

$32.99
Sheer AmethystPurple Linen Shawl Lightweight Solid Plum India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$40.99
White Floral DramaHandcrafted Women's Floral Wool Embroidered Shawl

5.0

$97.99
Four Red SunsKashmiri Style Hand Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Rug (4x6)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$319.99
Radiant PaisleyEmbroidered Wool Shawl Indian Wrap

5.0

$119.99
AttractionWool Shawl Orange Red Wrap from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$103.49
Sheer TurquoiseWomen's Linen Solid Shawl from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$46.99
Wild CrimsonWool Shawl Embroidered Hand Crafted Wrap

5.0

$147.99
Kashmir FloraHand-Painted Wood and Papier Mache Jewelry Box from Idia

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Cerulean SeaHandwoven Wool Shawl in Solid Cerulean from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$39.99
Diamond SkyHandcrafted Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Rug (2.5x4)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$129.99
Smart in EbonyWool scarf

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$29.99
Holiday MedleyBell Ornaments Artisan Crafted in India (set of 6)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$35.49
Simplicity in BlackWomen's Lightweight Solid Black Classic Wool Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$39.99
Comfort in GreenHand Woven Wool Shawl in Forest Green from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$39.99
Floral HeartsFloral Papier Mache Heart Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$29.02
Fabled CityArtisan Crafted Floral Wool Embroidered Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$117.99
Take a DipDiamond Textured All Wool Shawl in Ivory and Turquoise

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$69.99
Roses of KashmirPink Rose Motif on Black Chain Stitch 4.5 x 7 Kashmiri Rug

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$379.99
Tribal DiamondsKashmiri Style Hand Chain Stitch Wool and Cotton Rug (3x5)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$184.99
Orange Delight100% Wool Indian Lightweight Shawl in Solid Orange

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$67.99
Delightful Sophistication100% Wool Lightweight Shawl in Olive Green and Beige

5.0

$67.99
Salient PathsWool Shawl from India Grey Checkered Pattern over Cream

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Grey Checkered LandscapeCream Color Wool Shawl with Thick Checkered Grey Composition

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Grey Checkered LandsCream Color Wool Shawl with Thin Checkered Grey Composition

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Scarlet SeductionHandcrafted Wool Embroidered Shawl from India

5.0

$85.99
Mauve KissWool and silk blend shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$76.99
Aqua MistIndian Wool Silk Blend Handwoven Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$29.99
Sheer Moss GreenLinen shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$37.99
Forest FantasyOrnaments (Set of 4)

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$34.99
Floral WineWool shawl

5.0

$129.99
Paisley ForestOlive Green Super Soft Wool Shawl Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99
Trendy BlackWool and silk blend shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$104.99
Peach EleganceWool and silk shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$77.99
Brown DelightRich Brown 100% Wool Shawl Artisan Crafted Indian Soft Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$57.99
Hot OrchidFair Trade Shawl Wool Silk Blend Wrap

5.0

$79.49
Valley of FlowersHand Painted Decorative Kail Wood Box from India

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$59.99
Pink Paisley GardenScreen Printed Silk Shawl Indian Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$51.99
Fresh AdornmentArtisan Crafted Wool and Silk Blend Shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$59.99
Blossoming HeartsOrnaments (Set of 6)

5.0

$47.99
Kashmiri PlaidIndian Super Soft Wool Shawl Wrap

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$69.99
Hot Pink ParadiseWool and silk shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$77.99
Floral IntrigueWool and silk shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$109.99
Supple DelightWool and silk shawl

5.0 (Syed Izaz Hussein)

$79.99

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50 Testimonials for Syed Izaz Hussein

Margarita G

Breathtaking and amazing design!!! Have received many complements on this shawl!!!! Very, very happy with purchase! 5*****

I adore this incredible, handcrafted shawl. Apparently, some of my pals are jealous when I wear it - and I do, even here in Florida. It's utterly outstanding, so elegant, and beautifully made. I'll wear my shawl this coming weekend - and keep those jealous pals as envious as possible....

Lima, Ohio, USA

I bought these bells just to give one away as a gift. Right now, the other two are for my tree until I find another friend who ""needs"" one. Excellent craftsmanship - beautiful details.

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