Mushtaq Ahmad Bamboo, 65, of Bairi Pora Nawa Kadal, Srinagar is a noted tracer (Chappan Gour) and designer (Naqash). He has been practicing this art since last 40 years. He completed his diploma in tracing and designing in 1984 and modernized the craft by introducing patterns other than the popular floral patterns.

Mushtaq has had people from Mumbai and Delhi come to him to learn the art of designing and tracing from him, however, this is a dwindling art in the Valley where almost every household in Kawdara (near Nalahmar Road) used to be involved in this art.