Honouring Kashmir’s Pride: LG Manoj Sinha Felicitates Pashmina Artisans at PEMA Awards in Srinagar
Honouring Kashmir’s Pride: LG Manoj Sinha Felicitates Pashmina Artisans at PEMA Awards in Srinagar I am extremely happy that the master artisans, young artisans and the celebrities who work as support system for artisans and protectors of handicraft tradition and living embodiments of skill have been honoured with prestigious Pashmina Exports and Manufacturers Association (PEMA) […]
Craft city Srinagar: Weaving Kashmir’s soul in october
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – This October, Craft City Srinagar will come alive with stories of hands that create magic, as the Handicrafts and Handloom Department launches the ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign, a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless artistry under the ‘Soulful Kashmir’ brand. The immersive series invites the public to connect directly with national award-winning artisans, […]
Eight iconic Kashmir crafts secure geographical indication status, boosting global recognition
Srinagar, April 3, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural heritage, eight traditional crafts from the region have been granted Geographical Indication status, reinforcing their authenticity and elevating their stature in global markets. The recognition, awarded by the Geographical Indications Registry, celebrates the unparalleled artistry of Kashmir’s artisans and aims to […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha celebrates prestigious recognition and cultural heritage
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the Certificate Award Ceremony marking Srinagar’s recognition as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council (WCC). This accolade positions Srinagar as the fourth city in India to receive this prestigious designation. The ceremony was graced by prominent figures including Sa’ad Hani Al-Qaddumi, President of […]
Srinagar Gears Up to Embrace World Craft City Recognition: Dir Handicrafts Meets Dealers
Srinagar, July 09: Following Srinagar’s prestigious recognition as a World Craft City, Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir, convened an important meeting at the office conference hall.The participants of the meeting included prominent dealers and showroom owners from the Srinagar-Narbal-Tangmarg-Gulmarg tourist corridor.The stakeholders were urged to avoid malpractices and misbranding of handmade products, specifically warning against […]