Background
Ghulam Hassan
Verified MasterPadma Shri

Ghulam Hassan

PashminaKanihama, Kashmir

Life Journey

Born in the historic neighborhood of Kanihama, Kashmir, Ghulam Hassan represents a deep, continuous lineage of master artisans. From an early age, training began under the strict tutelage of family elders.

For decades, Ghulam Hassan has refined the art of Pashmina, focusing specifically on the Weaving stage of production. A Padma Shri awardee for his unmatched skill on the Kani handloom. The workshop remains a sanctuary of traditional methods, where ancestral knowledge is preserved.

Awards & Appreciations

Padma Shri

Recognition

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

KHCRF Studio Archive

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Oral History: Ghulam Hassan

Recorded: August 2026 • Duration: 45:20

Transcript Available

Overview

  • Primary Craft Pashmina
  • Specialty Weaving Phase
  • Workshop Location Kanihama, Srinagar

Craft Lineage

Current Master
Ghulam Hassan
Apprentices
Multiple Students

Citation

KHCRF. "Ghulam Hassan." Master Artisans of Kashmir Archive. Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation, 2026.