Kashmir enhances Pashmina authentication with high-tech testing
Srinagar, March 31,2026-In a significant step towards strengthening quality assurance and global credibility of Kashmir’s famed Pashmina, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir has upgraded its testing facilities with state-of-the-art microscopes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy in certification processes. The move is aimed at ensuring the authenticity of Pashmina products, which are renowned worldwide […]
J&K celebrates craft excellence with UT artisan awards
Srinagar, November 24,2025: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu & Kashmir is set to confer the UT Artisan Awards 2024 on 38 outstanding craft-persons who have preserved and promoted the region’s rich artistic legacy. The annual awards highlight the UT’s commitment to recognising the cultural guardians who keep J&K’s age-old handicrafts and handloom traditions […]
DC Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat visits Kanihama Craft Village
Kashmir,August 31, 2025- Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, visited the Kanihama Craft Village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing developmental works, interacting with local artisans, and emphasizing the preservation of Kashmir’s traditional handicraft heritage, particularly the renowned Kani shawl weaving. This initiative aligns with broader efforts […]
Omar Abdullah inaugurates buyer-seller meet in Srinagar to promote J&K handicrafts
Srinagar, June 30, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a significant step toward empowering local craftspersons by fostering market linkages and enhancing exposure for the region’s renowned handicraft industry. Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Trade […]