Srinagar, June 24: The Kashmir Pashmina Organisation (KPO) has warmly welcomed the recent recognition of Srinagar as a World Craft City by the World Craft Council. This prestigious designation is being celebrated as a significant achievement for the region’s artisan community and cultural heritage.
Musadiq Shah, Senior Vice-president, Kashmir Pashmina Organisation, expressed his enthusiasm about the development. “This is really good news for the artisan community of Kashmir,” Shah said. “After UNESCO’s creative city title, this is the second biggest achievement for our city. This is going to benefit the artisan’s community in the long run. It will lead to the boom in the craft and will promote our valley for its historic crafts.”
The World Craft City status is seen as a major milestone following Srinagar’s earlier designation as a UNESCO Creative City. According to Shah, this recognition will have far-reaching positive impacts on the local craft industry and tourism sector.
Shah emphasised the potential of this accolade to revitalize Kashmir’s traditional craft sector. He noted that the recognition will assist both the government and stakeholders in their efforts to revive various ancient and historic crafts of Kashmir. This collaborative approach is expected to ensure the preservation and promotion of the region’s unique artistic heritage.