Pulwama’s Ghulam Mohammad Dar keeps centuries-old Namda craft alive
Pulwama, February 21,2026-In an era dominated by machine-made carpets and mass production, a skilled artisan from Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar, continues to preserve the centuries-old Namda craft — a traditional Kashmiri rug-making technique that reflects the Valley’s rich cultural heritage. Namda, derived from the Persian word “Namad,” refers to felted rugs made from sheep wool. […]
Stitches of heritage: Kashmir craftsmen felicitated at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Srinagar, December 10,2025- Two distinguished Kashmiri artisans have brought pride to Jammu & Kashmir after being conferred with the National Handicraft Awards for their excellence in carpet weaving and Sozni embroidery. The awards were presented at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President of India honoured the craftsmen for their contribution to […]
Empowered by Craft: Pulwama Women Find Joy, Skill & Independence at Sozni Training Centre
Empowered by Craft: Pulwama Women Find Joy, Skill & Independence at Sozni Training Centre These patterns are created for the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, said a man at the Training Centre in Pulwama. We have been working here for one year we come to the centre at 10 am and leave by 3.30 pm, said […]