Latest Stories
Essays, interviews, and deep dives into the lives of Kashmir's artisans.
Artisan Story
Pashmina•7 Min Read
The Spinners of Eidgah
An intimate look at the daily lives of women spinning the finest Pashm yarn.
By Dr. Sarah Qadri →
Artisan Story
Wood Carving•12 Min Read
Chisels of Safa Kadal
Exploring the dark workshops where walnut wood becomes floral masterpieces.
By Tariq Ahmad →
Artisan Story
Kani Weaving•9 Min Read
Deciphering the Talim
How weavers memorize the complex shorthand language of the loom.
By Prof. Ghulam Nabi →
Artisan Story
Copperware•8 Min Read
The Copper Markets of Downtown
A sensory journey through the rhythmic hammering of Zaina Kadal.
By Huma Ali →
Artisan Story
Natural Dyes•15 Min Read
Reviving the Royal Blue
The painstaking process of extracting indigo using traditional vat fermentation.
By Dr. Amin Bhat →
Artisan Story
Sozni•6 Min Read
A Stitch in Time
A master embroiderer reflects on teaching the double-stitch to the next generation.
By Fatima Begum →