Dar-Es-Salam, a home-turned-boutique hotel that celebrates the best of Kashmiri craftsmanship
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2/7This lounge on the ground floor offers a view of the garden and lake. The khatamband ceiling was made with deodar wood, native to the region. In the middle of the room is a 120-year- old Central Asian carpet with a pomegranate motif. Atop the coffee table are an ornamental papier mâché ashtray and an intricately carved cigarette holder
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3/7This sitting area by the reception features a coffee table and framed mirror—both carved in walnut wood. The mirror, armchair and porcelain bowl from the Netherlands are all antiques
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4/7This enclosed first-floor veranda was made a for taking in the spectacular view of the lake. Mirrors placed opposite the window offer a second view of the lake. The carved walnut table acts as a design motif for each room—vintage lamps and teak chairs complete the space
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5/7The view from the first-floor landing—a Murano cut-glass chandelier hangs from the khatamband ceiling, lighting the deodar staircase and its many antiques. The copper vases seen here are carved with tales from ancient folklore; between them are frames of Arabic calligraphy on sheepskin
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6/7One of the 14 suites at the hotel
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7/7In this first- floor sitting area, an antique mahogany cupboard displays pieces from the family’s collection of Chinese porcelain vases and tiles of European origin
