A Clay Thing
Not so long ago clay utensils were central to Kashmir’s lifestyle. But as plastic took over, people associated with the craft are fading into...
Noori 2.0
After seen being cradled by Omar Abdullah in March 2012, the cloned Pashmina goat Noori went out of sight instantly. Four years later, Noori...
Sozni Scientist
Born to disabled Sozni artist parents Shabir Mir picked up threads and a needle when he was just 11 to work his way out...
Golden Hands
They are the golden hands behind intricate designs and motifs that make Kashmir’s heritage handicrafts famous. But the same hands are on the brink...
Craft Kangri
For centuries, Kashmir has fought winter with the peculiar firepot, the Kangri. A visit to kangri-makers and understanding the supply demand chain makes Shakir...
Silken Strokes
Everybody in the family thought he is overqualified to be a carpet weaver. But this fine arts student was dreaming of a revolution in...
Wailing Artist
There was a time when his handmade wooden bangles would find takers in German markets. Sehar Qazi meets the artisan who finds it hard...
“Time is ripe to promote Brand Kashmir”
Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) tells Saima Bhat that the recently concluded 6th international buyer-seller meet is aimed...
Tech Interventions
From memorizing intricate designs to digitalization of Kashmiri’s art heritage, handicrafts sector has come a long way. But is technology really helping artisans to...
Buyer Tales!
It was a mélange of colours on display at the 6th annual international buyer-seller meet literally. Saima Bhat talks to buyers from across the...
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....
