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Memorandum of Understanding signed to strengthen commerce between Kashmir and Gujarat Chambers of Commerce & Industry
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, 3rd of May, 2024 at the KCCI office, Srinagar. The MoU was signed at the Special Executive
There are Kashmiri mats with roots in the Indus Valley; others are woven just for children. A new book explores how floor coverings here evolved over centuries.
Abdul Rehman Kumhar, a former master craftsman of the Qaaleen Baafi art, reflects on the decline of his once-thriving craft in Bacchroo village, Kulgam. The story illustrates his transformation from a celebrated artisan to a labourer, emblematic of a fading tradition. Governmental support waned, and market dynamics turned against them, leaving the community in despair. Kumhar's hopes for a revival seem bleak, and the art, like his dreams, faces a slow decline. His family now grapples with the hardships of their changed circumstances, as the legacy of this once-proud craft fades into obscurity.