Background
Zainab Begum
Verified MasterEmerging Talent

Zainab Begum

PashminaSrinagar, Kashmir

Life Journey

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

For decades, Zainab Begum has refined the art of Pashmina, focusing specifically on the Sorting stage of production. Specializes in hand-sorting and cleaning raw white pashm wool fleece. The workshop remains a sanctuary of traditional methods, where ancestral knowledge is preserved.

Awards & Appreciations

Emerging Talent

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: Zainab Begum

Recorded: August 2026 • Duration: 45:20

Transcript Available

Overview

  • Primary Craft Pashmina
  • Specialty Sorting Phase
  • Workshop Location Srinagar, Srinagar

Craft Lineage

Current Master
Zainab Begum
Apprentices
Multiple Students

Citation

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