Background
Shamima
Verified MasterShilp Guru

Shamima

EmbroideryEidgah, Kashmir

Life Journey

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

For decades, Shamima has refined the art of Embroidery, focusing specifically on the Tilla Dozi stage of production. Couches metallic gold Tilla thread onto rich velvet fabrics. 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 Embroidery in Kashmir.

KHCRF Studio Archive

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Oral History: Shamima

Recorded: August 2026 • Duration: 45:20

Transcript Available

Overview

  • Primary Craft Embroidery
  • Specialty Tilla Dozi Phase
  • Workshop Location Eidgah, Srinagar

Craft Lineage

Current Master
Shamima
Apprentices
Multiple Students

Citation

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