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Two Kani weavers from Kashmir get National Handloom Award
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The award is a welcome pat, but the craft has deeper needs. Some say the government is doing enough; others call it tokenism. The real test is whether Kanihama's young see a future in the loom. Will the next generation pick up the thread? That answer will come from market access, not medals.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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