From skill to self-reliance: Banihal woman builds success through crewel embroidery
Banihal , January 15,2026-In a compelling story of determination and empowerment, Sumaira Bashir from Banihal has transformed her traditional skill in crewel embroidery into a sustainable livelihood, emerging as a symbol of women empowerment and self-employment in Ramban district. With support under the Karkhandar Scheme, Sumaira established her own embroidery unit, turning her passion for […]
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar opens at Kashmir Haat, celebrating authentic Kashmiri handicrafts
Srinagar, October 2, 2025: A 10-day Gandhi Shilp Bazaar was inaugurated today at Kashmir Haat, spotlighting the rich heritage of Kashmir handicrafts and handloom products. The event, organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, was graced by Mussarat Islam, Director, Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, alongside Rafiq Ahmad, Assistant Director, Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Manager Central Market, and other senior officials.The bazaar features 70 […]
From Idle to Inspired: Tral Girls Find Dignity & Purpose in Crewel Craft Training
From Idle to Inspired: Tral Girls Find Dignity & Purpose in Crewel Craft Training We do Crewel work at this centre in Tral set up by the Handicrafts Department. I have completed one month here and our Sir teaches us well, said a young girl doing Crewel embroidery at the centre in Tral, Jammu & […]
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving
A Modest ₹1000 Is Empowering Tral Women with Skills, Respect & a Brighter Future in Carpet Weaving This carpet centre in Tral has been running for two years. We give training to those eager to learn carpet weaving. Here all the girls have learnt the art and are now ready for working at home. These […]
Unemployed Women in Pulwama Getting Training, Stipends, Certification & Business Support
In this area of Pulwama, we give training to unemployed ladies. In one centre around 20 ladies are given opportunity to get trained. The course is for two years and ladies get a stipend of Rs 1500 per month. A senior well-known craft instructor trains them. In the past ten months, an official said that […]