{"id":4479,"date":"2025-11-20T16:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:25:38","slug":"div-com-inaugurates-3-day-know-your-artisan-craft-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/div-com-inaugurates-3-day-know-your-artisan-craft-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Div Com inaugurates 3-day \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 Craft Carnival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Srinagar, November 20:<\/strong>\u00a0Riding high on the resounding success of the first three \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 (KYA) events in October, which captivated crowds at iconic venues like Polo View Market, Jhelum Riverfront, and Ghanta Ghar with live demonstrations and direct artisan engagements; the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir (DOHHK) Thursday unveiled the \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 Craft Carnival.<\/p>\n

The 3-day extravaganza commenced\u00a0 at the picturesque Sher-e-Kashmir Park on Residency Road, under the aggressive branding campaign \u2018Soulful Kashmir’.<\/p>\n

The event was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir,\u00a0 Anshul Garg, who lauded the department\u2019s endeavors in spotlighting the Valley\u2019s timeless crafts.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion, the Div Com highlighted\u00a0the transformative potential of such exhibitions.\u00a0He commended the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir for\u00a0organizing this carnival.<\/p>\n

He said\u00a0Initiatives like \u2018Know Your Artisan\u2019 are essential to bring our master artisans to the forefront, providing them a deserving platform to showcase Kashmir\u2019s rich craft and heritage to both locals and global audiences.\u00a0“These programs not only revive our traditions but also empower our artisans economically, ensuring their skills endure for generations”, he added.<\/p>\n

He stated that\u00a0exports of Handicrafts & Handlooms has doubled since the last four years which has increased the income of artisans.<\/p>\n

This carnival arrives in the triumphant aftermath of Srinagar\u2019s dual global accolades including its designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art in 2021 and as the 63rd World Craft City under the World Crafts Council (WCC) network in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u00a0These honors underscore the city\u2019s unparalleled heritage in handicrafts from intricate Pashmina weaving and hand-knotted carpets to papier-mache and walnut wood carvings, positioning Srinagar as a beacon for cultural preservation and innovation on the world stage.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The event witnessed a huge gathering of top-level officers, alongside key Department officials, all witnessing the unveiling of 36 meticulously curated stalls. These feature an exhaustive array of GI-registered crafts, such as authentic Pashmina, Kani shawls, and Kashmiri carpets, alongside products notified under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme and the District Export Hub (DEH) initiative.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Complementing the displays are\u00a0immersive live demonstration sections, where artisans unveil the labor-intensive secrets of their trades, and interactive \u2018Try Your Hand\u2019 zones inviting the public to engage hands-on with techniques like chain-stitch embroidery, Pashmina weaving and walnut wood carving.<\/p>\n

Enthusiastic visitors, locals, tourists, families, and craft enthusiasts, flocked to the venue, infusing the autumnal canopy of Chinar trees with palpable energy.<\/p>\n

The carnival aligns with the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister\u2019s visionary initiatives of Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, fostering self-reliance by promoting indigenous crafts as engines of economic growth, sustainable tourism, and global exports.<\/p>\n

\u00a0By bridging artisans directly with consumers through fair-priced stalls, it champions \u2018Vocal for Local,\u2019 creating viable market linkages and countering counterfeit threats while celebrating the human stories behind each creation.<\/p>\n

Mussarat Islam, Director of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir on the occasion said, “This carnival is a pivotal chapter in our aggressive push to revive and commercialize Kashmir\u2019s handicrafts, empowering over 3.80 lakh artisans through GI enforcement, skill training, and branding workshops. In the wake of Srinagar\u2019s UNESCO and WCC recognitions, we are not just showcasing crafts but weaving a narrative of harmony, innovation, and cultural co-existence that resonates with the \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019 spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Department urged the public to visit the venue over the next two days, immerse in the artistry, and make purchases that directly uplift our artisans.<\/p>\n

As the event unfolds, it promises a soul-stirring display of diverse crafts, traditional Kashmiri folk music, storytelling sessions sharing generational lore, and workshops blending heritage with contemporary design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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