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World Craft City

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August 2, 2024
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While addressing the certificate award ceremony marking the recognition of Srinagar as ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council (WCC), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the people of Srinagar saying, it will go a long way to preserve and promote J&K’s crafts and craftsmanship. He appreciated the WCC for its endeavours to inspire and promote the artistic traditions of the cities across the world. 

Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognised as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council. It is a great news not for Srinagar only but for the entire region and Jammu and Kashmir. It is a well-deserved recognition that will undoubtedly elevate Srinagar’s global standing. This recognition will not only boost the economy but will help preserve its cultural heritage and also foster international cultural exchange, making it a more vibrant and economically sustainable city. Srinagar’s crafts continue to flourish and captivate the world with their beauty and craftsmanship and the recognition follows Srinagar’s recognition as a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts in 2021.

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The recognition highlights Srinagar’s rich cultural heritage, particularly its traditional crafts like Kashmiri carpets, Pashmina shawls, paper-mache and wood carving. This international recognition can lead to increased tourism interest from those interested in exploring and purchasing authentic local crafts and thus stimulate the local economy by enhancing the marketability of Srinagar’s crafts globally. As more people would be inclined towards art and craft, it has potential to create more job opportunities. The craftsmen here were worried that with the passage of time and lack of interest by new generation, these crafts may die. But this recognition has changed the scenario. With increased attention and demand, there could be a renewed focus on preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship techniques. This preservation is crucial for maintaining cultural identity and passing down skills to future generations.

By this recognition, Srinagar has become a part of World Craft City network and thus there is a great potential for collaboration with other craft cities, nation as well was world over, and this collaboration with help in exchange of ideas and practices that can further elevate Srinagar’s craft traditions. In longer run, the exchange can attract investment in infrastructure such as museums, workshops, and cultural centers focused on crafts. The city is expected to draw more tourists interested in cultural and craft heritage, providing them with immersive experiences of the vibrant artisan communities. However, the administration should look into the issues that the artisans here are facing and ensure that the recognition helps to improve their financial status too. It is their talent and their dedication that despite all odds and hardships, they kept Kashmir’s art and craft alive and finally made world to recognise their magic.

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