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Iqbal Hussain Wani: A Naqash with a New Approach
Papier-mâché is a form of recycling waste paper into beautiful decorative objects. Like many other Kashmiri crafts, it has Persian...
Riddhi Dasgupta
Aug 1, 2018


When Craft Marries Communities: Javaid Ahmed Wani’s Innovation in Leather
Javaid Ahmad Wani moved to Nepal in 1992, with his friend Firdous Ahmad Bhat, to join a workshop that employed Kashmiri artisans. “I grew...
Riddhi Dasgupta
Jun 26, 2018


Namda’s Last Hope: Changing The Face Of A Dying Craft From Kashmir
Namda is the craft of making felted carpets from beaten wool, and trails back to over 600 centuries. These floor covering are primarily...
Riddhi Dasgupta
Jun 11, 2018
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