Tag: #traditional

Photo Essay: Kashmiri Gaba Crewel work
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Photo Essay: Kashmiri Gaba Crewel work

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

The traditional crewel work on Gaba, one of the oldest and most cherished handicrafts of the Kashmir Valley, is facing the threat of extinction due to declining demand. Syed Noorullah, a crewel artisan with 30 years of experience, has been adorning the Gaba with exquisite crewel embroidery work. However, many artisans, like him, are struggling...

Photo Essay: Dudran, Uri’s Milk Village
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Photo Essay: Dudran, Uri’s Milk Village

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Located in Uri area of North Kashmir’s Boniyar Tehsil, Baramulla district, the picturesque village of Dudran is a testament to the preservation of ancient Kashmiri traditions. Dudran, as the name suggests, is a “milk village” rooted in the age-old traditions of cattle rearing and dairy dating back centuries. Each of the 70-odd households, like that...