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 […]
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 […]
Kanihama’s weaving legacy celebrated with virtual inauguration of Handloom Craft Village
Budgam, September 11, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Kashmir’s rich textile heritage, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of Textiles, Government of India, virtually inaugurated the Handloom Craft Village in Kanihama, Budgam district, honoring the region’s centuries-old tradition of Kani shawl weaving. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, marks a significant step in preserving and […]
CS Atal Dulloo meets Textiles Secy Rao in Srinagar to boost J&K crafts, handloom, sericulture
Srinagar, September 9, 2025 – Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo today held a pivotal meeting with Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao in Srinagar, focusing on strategies to enhance Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) handicrafts, handloom, and sericulture sectors. The discussions underscored collaborative efforts to integrate advanced training, incubation support, and digital traceability mechanisms, aiming to empower local […]