The exotically patterned, delicate woollen shawls were originally from Kashmir but European manufacturers began to produce cheaper versions to meet demand. The shawl went out of fashion in the ...

In Kashmir, they are cherished family heirlooms, passed down through generations. The shawls are often part of wedding trousseaus and special gifts, symbolizing love and respect.

(MENAFN- IANS) Srinagar, Feb 14 (IANS) Thousands of Muslim devotees spent the holy night of 'Shab-e-Barat' in prayer and penance in Kashmir as mosques and shrines reverberated with praises of ...

“This is akin to reviving the oppressive practices of the despotic Maharaja rule, where shawl makers were crushed under heavy taxation. Are we witnessing a deliberate attempt to plunge Kashmir ...