For nearly 30 years, the unavailability of adequate raw materials, dearth of skilled craftsmen, infiltration of machine-made carpets, adulteration and inadequate marketing strategies declined the ...

Continuing with its efforts to safeguard the unique craftsmanship of local artisans, the Department of Handicrafts and ...

The art of producing Namda is a centuries ... of preserving this craft. It is equally important to promote the demand for authentic Namda carpets, which are a part of Kashmir's cultural heritage.

“PM Modi's tweet on Namda is a huge encouragement for us and he is consistently promoting Kashmir's art through his attire. This is a highly motivating thing for the artisans and for the craft ...

Srinagar, often referred to as the "Jewel of Kashmir," is renowned for its ... and the traditional Gabba and Namda rugs. Gabba refers to embroidered rugs crafted from recycled wool, while Namda ...

Government said that it was seeking GI registration of Kashmir Namda and Gabba (two types of Valley ... property rights for five of its crafts, some of which are also its cultural markers.

Kashmiri Namda, Kashmir Gabba, Kashmir Willow Bat, Kashmir Tweed, Crewel, Kashmir Chain Stitch, Shikara and Wagguv have secured GI registration. With this the total number of GI registered crafts ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent praise for the artisans behind the revival of Kashmir's historic Namda craft has ignited a wave of joy and excitement among the talented craftsmen of the region.

A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down ... important to promote the demand for authentic Namda carpets, which are a part of Kashmir's cultural heritage. The loss of Namda ...

"PM Modi's tweet on Namda is a huge encouragement for us and he is consistently promoting Kashmir's art through his attire. This is a highly motivating thing for the artisans and for the craft ...

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 7 (ANI): A centuries-old traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in the valley is the art of making Namda. Namda is a ...