Two master weavers from Kanihama have won a National Handloom Award for a painstaking Kani shawl, bringing renewed attention to one of Kashmir’s most intricate and endangered textile traditions. Amir Yaseen reports.
Aqsa Hafiz is bringing Tilla and Aari embroidery into contemporary fashion, betting that Kashmir’s oldest craftsmanship can find new life with a younger generation. Tabish Khan reports.
Aqsa Hafiz takes Tilla, Aari embroidery to new generation of consumers
President Droupadi Murmu presents award to them in Delhi
Praises Srinagar artisan, daughter for reviving traditional mat-making craft, expanding its reach
Veteran administrator served as envoy to South Korea
Writes letter to Union Culture Minister, requests to examine proposal submitted by INTACH’s J&K chapter
Reviews preparations for IFFJK-2026, aims to restore Kashmir’s role in cinematic production
Shopkeepers dealing in perishable goods also reported losses
Shutdowns between June 28 and July 5 will affect consumers in Srinagar, Budgam, Bandipora, Pulwama, and Shopian districts
