Kashmir’s handicraft exports soar to ₹309.62 crore in Q1, marking a cultural and economic revival
SRINAGAR, July 23, 2025:Kashmir’s world-renowned handicrafts sector has recorded an impressive upswing in performance, with exports touching ₹309.62 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year (April–June 2025). This marks a substantial rise from ₹126.90 crore during the same period last year—reflecting a growth of over 143%. This surge in export value is […]
Kashmir handicrafts & handloom dept earns ₹1.07 crore from trainee product sales
Srinagar, July 17, 2025: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has achieved a significant milestone by generating a cumulative revenue of over Rs 1.07 crore over the last three financial years through the sale of products crafted by trainees at its training centres across the valley. This accomplishment highlights the department’s sustained efforts in […]
Eight more Kashmiri Crafts earn GI tag, celebrating heritage and empowering artisans
Srinagar, April 4, 2025: Kashmir’s vibrant artisanal legacy reached a new milestone as eight traditional crafts received Geographical Indication tag recognition from the GI Registry in Chennai. The newly registered crafts—Kashmir Namda, Kashmir Gabba, Kashmir Willow Bat, Kashmir Tweed, Crewel, Kashmir Chain Stitch, Shikara, and Wagguv—join seven previously recognised crafts, bringing the total number of […]