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Photo Essay: Kashmir’s last staple artisan
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Photo Essay: Kashmir’s last staple artisan

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

Ghulam Rasool Sofi, aged 65,is probably one of the last few Kashmir’s staple artisans. Born into a lineage of artisans, he has dedicated his life to this handiwork. His craft has reached as far as Spain and America. However, he now feels that the onslaught of mechanised mass- produced goods has eroded the demand for handmade...