In a gesture that encapsulates India's rich craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an exquisite Kashmiri silk carpet to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and a silver clutch purse from Andhra Pradesh to the First Lady, Philippa Karsera, respectively, during his visit to Cypr
Artisan Maqbool Dar, who hails from Ashtengoo village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, weaves India's map onto a silk carpet, igniting a symbol of artistry and preservation.
It is worth mentioning that Kashmir valley has centuries-old handicrafts like paper mashi, shawl weaving, carpet weaving, handloom, khatband, wood carving, namda sazi and gaba sazi etc.