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Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag: Boosting tourism and artisan trust

Tourist GI Tag shawl

Kashmir, August 24,2026- Kashmir Handicrafts GI Tag certification is giving international tourists greater confidence to buy authentic Kani and Pashmina shawls directly from local artisans, boosting both the Valley’s heritage economy and its tourism appeal Kashmir’s centuries-old Kani and Pashmina shawls are witnessing renewed global attention, with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag emerging as a key factor giving […]

Kashmir enhances Pashmina authentication with high-tech testing

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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 […]

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