Kashmir’s traditional copper Naqashi craft faces decline amid falling demand
Srinagar, January 24,2026- Kashmir’s centuries-old Copper Naqashi craft, including the traditional art of Samavaar making, is steadily declining as cheap machine-made products flood the market and demand for handcrafted copperware continues to fall. Artisans associated with the craft say the rise of mass-produced alternatives has severely affected their livelihood, making it difficult for traditional copper […]
Kashmir’s Namda craft gets boost with card cloth deal
Kashmir, January 22,2026-Kashmir’s traditional Namda craft, a centuries-old felt-making art, has received a significant boost with the award of a government contract for card cloth, providing renewed hope for artisans and craft clusters across the Valley. Officials said the contract will ensure steady demand for locally produced Namda, which is used as an essential component […]
Tangmarg dealer blacklisted for carpet fraud, criminal case filed
In a decisive move to protect the sanctity of Kashmir’s renowned handicraft sector, a dealer in Tangmarg, Baramulla district, has been blacklisted for fraudulently selling a machine-made carpet under the guise of an authentic handmade Kashmiri carpet. The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu and Kashmir, has confirmed that a criminal case has been recommended […]