Background
Ali Mohammad Najjar
Verified MasterShilp Guru

Ali Mohammad Najjar

Walnut CarvingSrinagar, Kashmir

Life Journey

Born in the historic neighborhood of Srinagar, Kashmir, Ali Mohammad Najjar represents a deep, continuous lineage of master artisans. From an early age, training began under the strict tutelage of family elders.

For decades, Ali Mohammad Najjar has refined the art of Walnut Carving, focusing specifically on the Rough Chiseling stage of production. A Shilp Guru known for powerfully chiseling the initial rough forms. The workshop remains a sanctuary of traditional methods, where ancestral knowledge is preserved.

Awards & Appreciations

Shilp Guru

Recognition

Awarded for exceptional mastery and lifelong dedication to preserving the authentic techniques of Walnut Carving in Kashmir.

KHCRF Studio Archive

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Oral History: Ali Mohammad Najjar

Recorded: August 2026 • Duration: 45:20

Transcript Available

Overview

  • Primary Craft Walnut Carving
  • Specialty Rough Chiseling Phase
  • Workshop Location Srinagar, Srinagar

Craft Lineage

Current Master
Ali Mohammad Najjar
Apprentices
Multiple Students

Citation

KHCRF. "Ali Mohammad Najjar." Master Artisans of Kashmir Archive. Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation, 2026.