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Handicrafts

Kashmir’s key heritage sector, handicrafts were the main products that introduced the art of the valley to the rest of the world. Though currently under stress for a set of reasons, some even beyond the control of artisans and the traders, the handicrafts continues to be a major player of Kashmir’s economy. This section features the crafts and the craftsmen, the process and the innovations in addition to the market that is global in nature.

Craft Smith

They can make a replica of any complicated foreign machine in a day’s time. The famous German Khars of old city, whose client list...

Brand Cashmere

On the occasion of sixth Kashmir Expo that Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted for nearly 70 buyers from 21 countries, R S...

Chiseling Craft

Over the years, the art of Khatambandhi and other indigenous arts are facing a slow death. However, Hirra Azmat and Durdana Bhat find out...

Sheikh’s Topi Saaz

He has capped some of the famous heads in Kashmir politics including Sheikh Abdullah and G M Shah. A cap-maker by profession and NC...

Drowning ‘Dreams’

With government ban in force on the making of new houseboats, a gradual decline in manual workforce associated with the craft has been noticed....

Pheran goes ‘Phoren’

Ever since the Mughals vanquished Kashmir, Pheran has survived as part of Kashmir's identity. Now it is a grand mix of Amritsari woollens, Bengali...

Pheran is Back

From traditional wear to keep oneself warm during winters to a fashion statement, Pheran has come a long way. Rahiba R Parveen, reports the...

Extraordinary Entrepreneur

She left her studies to start a pashmina shawl manufacturing unit. Two years later her products adored display windows in Paris and Rome. Shaheena...

Out to Survive

When her father died leaving behind a family of ten to feed, people offered help. But Ara Jan, daughter number seven, said no and...

Tenacious Ten

It all started with a dream to make big in life. With financial help from J&K bank under its SKEWPY scheme they turned their...

Colours of Cashmere: A Photo Feature

Colouring cashmere is centuries old profession of Kashmir, which is apparently facing fall in following at the moment. Although many dyeing centres have been...

Dastkaar Mela: A Photo Feature

Jammu and Kashmir Bank as a part of its Platinum Jubilee initiative organized a 3-day Dastkaar Mela Saturday in collaboration with Handicrafts Department at...

Village OK!

Many belts across Kashmir thrive on Kangri making for a living. While most of the artisans are dispersed in clusters, there is a village...

Naya Cashmere Designs

Two and half decades of conflict inspired many youngsters to take art as a medium of expression. Two youngsters from Srinagar are redefining traditional...

Don’t Burn The Wheel

Introduction of GI tagging in pashmina has raised hope for revival of handmade product in Kashmir. If implemented properly, experts believe that the technological...