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      • Craft Protection Campaigns
      • Kashmir Legislative Lobbying
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      • Current Assessment 2026
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      • Methodology
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      • Official Messages
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      • Participate
      • Consultation Tracker
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Master Category

Living Legends

Honoring the elder statesmen and women of Kashmiri craft who hold the highest national awards.

Hajira Begum
Padma Shri
Pashmina • Eidgah

Hajira Begum

Ghulam Hassan
Padma Shri
Pashmina • Kanihama

Ghulam Hassan

Ali Mohammad Najjar
Shilp Guru
Walnut Carving • Srinagar

Ali Mohammad Najjar

Mohammad Yusuf
National Award
Walnut Carving • Pampore

Mohammad Yusuf

Mehmooda
National Award
Papier-Mâché • Safa Kadal

Mehmooda

Zahid Dar
Shilp Guru
Papier-Mâché • Safa Kadal

Zahid Dar

Mushtaq Ali
Shilp Guru
Copperware • Zaina Kadal

Mushtaq Ali

Rifat Ara
National Award
Embroidery • Srinagar

Rifat Ara

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