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Photo Essay: Kashmir’s Silver Naqashi
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Photo Essay: Kashmir’s Silver Naqashi

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Naqashi on Kashmir’s silverware dates back to the Mughal period. Mushtaq Ahmad Sodagar, 42, of Guzarbal in Ganderbal, has been a silver designer (naqash) for over two decades. However, due to dwindling demand he only designs on request and has moved over to copper designing which is more popular and gets him a steady income....