Mir Abdul Majid: Crafting Kashmir’s legacy one Aari stitch at a time
Srinagar, October 17,2025: Master craftsman Mir Abdul Majid remains engaged in safeguarding Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage with his own beautiful Aari embroidery, a time-honoured art that is acclaimed for its beautiful needlework and artistic refinement. Hailing from Srinagar, Majid learned how to master the Aari technique over years, which involves very intricate hand embroidery on […]
Jahan-e-Khusrau: A celebration of sufi music, spirituality and cultural unity
Jahan-e-Khusrau is a globally renowned Sufi music festival, conceptualised and launched in 2001 by Indian filmmaker and artist Muzaffar Ali. This festival serves as a tribute to the rich tradition of Sufi poetry, music, and mysticism, bringing together musicians and artists from across the world. Named after the legendary 13th-century Sufi poet Amir Khusrau, it […]