News Topic:Kashmiri Handicrafts

India-UK trade pact likely to boost Kashmir’s handicrafts, artisan exports

While the India-UK Trade Agreement (CETA) does not mention Kashmir, stakeholders in traditional handicraft sector believe the deal could bring new global opportunities.

Srinagar officially designated as ‘World Craft City’ by World Craft Council

The World Crafts Council International (WCC) on Wednesday officially designated Srinagar as a ‘World Craft City’ during a ceremony here.

Srinagar designated as World Craft City by World Crafts Council

The government as well as the artisan community of the valley have hailed the World Craft Council for recognizing Srinagar as a World Craft City.

Govt notifies 21 more crafts from Kashmir as ‘Notified Handicrafts’

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified 21 more crafts from Kashmir as “Notified Handicrafts”, thereby acknowledging the scores of artisans.

GI registration on cards for Kashmir Tweed

The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom has submitted the dossier for registration of Kashmir Tweed to Intellectual Property India, Chennai.

J&K Directorate of Handicrafts Recruitment 2022

J-K Directorate of Handicrafts is recruiting for two job vacancies in south Kashmir's Anantnag district under J&K Directorate of Handicrafts Recruitment 2022.

MY UNCLE LEFT CARPET WEAVING

Yesterday, I found my Uncle doing another labor To bring tears in my eyes I asked him why he left carpet weaving He sighed and told that...

Major relief to artisans, weavers as Govt notifies new schemes

SRINAGAR — In a major relief to the artisans and weavers, the Government on Thursday notified two new schemes to provide fillip to the...

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.