# Two Kani weavers from Kashmir get National Handloom Award

2026-08-10T19:30:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Hajam, two Kani weavers from Kanihama village in Budgam, returned home after receiving the National Handloom Award 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu. Greater Kashmir reports that the village gave them a hero's welcome, celebrating their contribution to Kashmir's handloom tradition. The award recognises their skill in the intricate Kani weave, a craft that has defined the region for centuries.

## Coverage

- greaterkashmir.com <https://www.greaterkashmir.com/photos/in-pics-national-handloom-award-2025-winners-return-home-to-kanihama-in-kashmir-12248524>

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