Kashmiri touch in Central Asian handiwork seen at World Crafts Council's programme

Central Asian artists, visiting Srinagar for the World Crafts Council's 60th jubilee celebration, found common ground with Kashmiri artisans, particularly in handicrafts and craftsmanship traditions. Impressed by the similarities, the J&K government plans to emulate Uzbekistan's successful handicraft sector revival model. The event fostered cultural exchange and highlighted the socioeconomic potential of the craft sector.