Dying Art Of Papiermachie
Dwindling economic utility of the art is forcing artisans in Kashmir villages to give up…
Browsing: Kashmir handicrafts
Kanihama Handloom Village Progress Reviewed
SRINAGAR: Budgam District Development Commissioner has revived the status of ongoing development works at ‘Kanihama…
JK artisans showcase handmade products in Noida trade show
Jammu Continuing its efforts to provide sustained marketing platforms for promotion of business for hand-made…
Crocheting Lives
It took her 16 years to encourage her husband to earn for the family. The…
Bleeding Business
More than 115 days after Jammu and Kashmir was stripped of its distinction and statehood,…
Pottery Is Alive
Contrary to public belief and researcher’s verdicts, the pottery in Kashmir is not dead, reports Bilal…
Re-Engineering Pottery
As the modern Kashmir elevated its kitchen-status to imported ceramics, copper and glassware, hundreds of…
Weaver Dreams
Down south, a village has not abandoned handlooms because the power-looms work fast and better,…
Crocheting An Idea
A professional web designer was so passionate about reviving crocheting that she gave up her…
Ladakh in J&K
More than 178 years of losing its sovereignty in a ruthless invasion, many years before…
Shawl Sheen Lost?
After the insiders at the state-run Handloom Development Corporation allegedly stole half a dozen prized…
Kashmir Lost, the Last Professional Kundangar
SRINAGAR: Last week, Kashmir lost the valley’s celebrated professional Kundangar (gold engraver), Mohammad Amin. He…
Bad Business
Since the inflated Jhelum devastated Kashmir in 2014, the business is yet to show a…
Oprah Winfrey Dons Saree With Kashmiri Tilla
by Saima Bhat SRINAGAR When Oprah Winfrey talks, it is news. The American talk show…
Knitting Dreams
A young hospital management professional has converted her passion for crocheting into her profession and…