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 […]
Threads of tradition meet technology in Kashmir’s Pashmina renaissance
Kashmir, December 3,2025-In a significant step toward safeguarding Kashmir’s centuries-old artistic legacy, the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir has deployed 213 Modern Charkhas across all 16 Pashmina Spinning Training Centres. This initiative aims to enhance productivity, improve working conditions for artisans, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the world-famous Pashmina hand-spinning craft. The introduction […]
Mir Abdul Majid: Crafting Kashmir’s legacy one Aari stitch at a time
Srinagar, October 17,2025: Master craftsman Mir Abdul Majid remains engaged in safeguarding Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage with his own beautiful Aari embroidery, a time-honoured art that is acclaimed for its beautiful needlework and artistic refinement. Hailing from Srinagar, Majid learned how to master the Aari technique over years, which involves very intricate hand embroidery on […]
DC Baramulla Minga Sherpa reviews PM Vishwakarma Scheme, stresses awareness camps and regular monitoring
Baramulla, 2, April 2025 – The District Development Commissioner of Baramulla Minga Sherpa conducted a comprehensive review of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, a central government initiative aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople. The meeting, held at the DC office, focused on ensuring maximum participation of eligible beneficiaries and streamlining the scheme’s implementation across the […]