Srinagar Named as ‘World Craft City’

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, was designated a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council (WCC) in June 2024.

  • It became the fourth Indian city to receive this honor, after Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore.
  • The recognition highlights Srinagar’s rich craftsmanship, including papier-mâché, walnut wood carving, Sozni embroidery, and Pashmina and Kani shawl weaving.
  • It builds on Srinagar’s earlier inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (2021) for crafts and folk ....
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