Embellishing legacy
Ali Muhammad Beigh’s family has brought laurels to state by excelling in the prized Sozni embroidery craft. What’s more, the family doesn’t want to...
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...
Shawl Sheen Lost?
After the insiders at the state-run Handloom Development Corporation allegedly stole half a dozen prized shawls with classic designs – revived after huge efforts...
No respite
The government has refused to pay compensation to artisans affected by the ban on fur trade saying they don’t know who the ‘real’ fur...
Recession is here
It was a blessing and a disgrace at the same time as the apparent insulation of J&K’s small economy from the larger mainland market...
Pashmina Politics
Centuries after Kashmir made Cashmere a global fashion statement, the Rs 600 crore heritage Shawl sector feels compelled to use raw material imported from...
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...
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...
No Paper Tigers
With the traditional papier-mâché getting focused attention at the societal and official levels, Khalid Bashir Gura met two artisans who had given up their...
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...
Reid & Taylor strengthens Kashmir Bond
Global fabric giant Reid & Taylor is procuring more tweed from Kashmir and promises to showcase it in a big way. Haroon Mirani reports.
Strengthening...
Pulp art
Papier mache, a delicate decorative art which shows the artistic zeal of a craftsman was introduced in Kashmir in the 15th Century by a...
Reviving Khanyari Tiles
After ruling Kashmir homes for decades, the Khanyar Rogni tiles are so low in demand that now only two artisans are associated with the...
Kashmir’s Wood Works
Market forces may have to rework Kashmir’s woodworks sector so that the main producer, the artisan is not pushed to a disadvantage, writes Peer...
Delicate Mastery
It’s hard to imagine that these beautifully crafted pieces of art are created from some of the simplest of raw materials. Umer Beigh reports...
