{"id":30171,"date":"2026-09-11T18:59:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=30171"},"modified":"2026-09-11T18:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:59:16","slug":"artisans-iffjk-show-creates-buzz-capture-attention-of-tourists-locals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/artisans-iffjk-show-creates-buzz-capture-attention-of-tourists-locals\/","title":{"rendered":"Artisan\u2019s IFFJK show creates buzz, capture attention of tourists, locals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Srinagar\u2019s SK Park hosts Soulful Kashmir, mesmerise visitors, students and craft lovers with niche handmade products<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: Riding high on the success of its acclaimed \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 series, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, successfully organised its September edition on the sidelines of J&K\u2019s 1st International Film Festival at SK Park, Srinagar.<\/p>\n

Focused on showcasing Kashmir\u2019s high-value GI-tagged and languishing crafts, the Department presented a vibrant blend of art, craft and heritage, drawing an overwhelming response from tourists, art aficionados, students and the general public.<\/p>\n

In a press statement Friday, a spokesperson of the department, as per an official statement, stated that as many as 26 stalls were installed showcasing unique handcrafted creations, visitors to interact directly with master artisans, explore authentic crafts and providing artisans a platform for direct marketing.<\/p>\n

The School of Designs, Kashmir, facilitated LIVE craft demonstrations, while a dedicated \u2018Try Corner\u2019 offered hands-on experience in pottery, papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 and needlework. Live music, organised in collaboration with the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, further enhanced the heritage ambience.<\/p>\n

Students from various schools and colleges participated enthusiastically, mesmerised by the quality and intricate craftsmanship. They interacted with artisans, witnessed demonstrations and tried their hand at craft-making, gaining first-hand exposure to the skill and precision involved.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said the initiative provided artisans a platform to showcase their skills and connect directly with tourists, buyers, students and the public. \u201c\u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 is aimed at creating awareness about the heritage value, authenticity and craftsmanship of Kashmir\u2019s traditional crafts while strengthening the artisan-consumer connect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said the encouraging response had strengthened the Department\u2019s resolve to carry the initiative to prominent tourist-centric and other high-footfall locations, ensuring greater visibility, recognition and market access for artisans.<\/p>\n

The Department urged tourists, buyers and craft enthusiasts to support Kashmir\u2019s craft maestros by purchasing authentic products and joining the \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019 initiative to help preserve and revive the region\u2019s rich craft heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Srinagar\u2019s SK Park hosts Soulful Kashmir, mesmerise visitors, students and craft lovers with niche handmade products SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: Riding high on the success of its acclaimed \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 series, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, successfully organised its September edition on the sidelines of J&K\u2019s 1st International Film Festival at SK Park, Srinagar. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":30172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30171"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30173,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30171\/revisions\/30173"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}