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Jammu and Kashmir: Two Budgam Weavers Honoured with National Handloom Award

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A big gathering was gathered today in Gandhi College for an amazing event LAL DED which was organised by AAB-E-RAWAAN (NGO). Saturday 13-2-2021, LAL DED The women who ignited the core values of Kashmir youth. Today's event was all about LAL DED, the great Kashmiri poetess and besides it, it revolved around women empowerment and sufism. The main motive behind the event was to pay tribute to LAL DED by remembering her and to also inculcate the true values of Kashmiriyat amongst the present youth and to appreciate Women of today. The event was presided by the principal of the college Dr Ahmad Abbas, who was also present as a special guest for the event and chief guest for the event was Dr GN KHAAKI, and the other guest of honours were prof MR BASHAR BASHIR, MR GULAB SAIFI, MR MUSHTAQ BARQ,MR ASIF ZARGAR, MR SYED AIJAZ KASHANI, MR BILAL PARRAY and KHAETIJ DAED. And there were 26 budding female artists present on the occasion, who have excelled in their fields Ms AZRA MUFTI, Ms FAZA ZAINAB, MS LAILA QURESHI, MS NAHIDA MANZOOR, MS IRFANA ZARGAR, MS AIYEENA ALTAF, MS RAFIYA MIR, MS AZRA KHAN, MS AIMAN KHAN, MS ABIDA RASHID, MS FALAK ZEHRA, MS BISMA YASEEN, MS NARGIS MAJID, MS IRTIQA BAZAZ, MS MUNTAHA BABA, MS SAIMA SHAFI, MS AAMINA ALTAF, MS SANIA MALIK, MS HIZIB ZARGAR, MS NARGIS KHATOON, MS ZAHIDA TARANUM, MS PEET MEHEK, MS BADRU NISSA BHAT, MS ZAINAB FAYAZ, MS INJU HUSSAIN, MS SHAFIYA SHAFI. The event was a big success and the event was supported by Faith Hope Love Productions, Sultania Book Depot and Sheikh Hamza Book Centers.

A big gathering was gathered today in Gandhi College for an amazing event LAL DED which was organised by AAB-E-RAWAAN (NGO). Saturday 13-2-2021, LAL DED The women who ignited the core values of Kashmir youth. Today's event was all about LAL DED, the great Kashmiri poetess and besides it, it revolved around women empowerment and sufism. The main motive behind the event was to pay tribute to LAL DED by remembering her and to also inculcate the true values of Kashmiriyat amongst the present youth and to appreciate Women of today. The event was presided by the principal of the college Dr Ahmad Abbas, who was also present as a special guest for the event and chief guest for the event was Dr GN KHAAKI, and the other guest of honours were prof MR BASHAR BASHIR, MR GULAB SAIFI, MR MUSHTAQ BARQ,MR ASIF ZARGAR, MR SYED AIJAZ KASHANI, MR BILAL PARRAY and KHAETIJ DAED. And there were 26 budding female artists present on the occasion, who have excelled in their fields Ms AZRA MUFTI, Ms FAZA ZAINAB, MS LAILA QURESHI, MS NAHIDA MANZOOR, MS IRFANA ZARGAR, MS AIYEENA ALTAF, MS RAFIYA MIR, MS AZRA KHAN, MS AIMAN KHAN, MS ABIDA RASHID, MS FALAK ZEHRA, MS BISMA YASEEN, MS NARGIS MAJID, MS IRTIQA BAZAZ, MS MUNTAHA BABA, MS SAIMA SHAFI, MS AAMINA ALTAF, MS SANIA MALIK, MS HIZIB ZARGAR, MS NARGIS KHATOON, MS ZAHIDA TARANUM, MS PEET MEHEK, MS BADRU NISSA BHAT, MS ZAINAB FAYAZ, MS INJU HUSSAIN, MS SHAFIYA SHAFI. The event was a big success and the event was supported by Faith Hope Love Productions, Sultania Book Depot and Sheikh Hamza Book Centers.

Two master weavers from Kanihama, located in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, have been recognized with the prestigious National Handloom Award for their exceptional contributions to the traditional Kani weaving craft.

Information was available with The Chenab Times that Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony in New Delhi, coinciding with National Handloom Day. The award acknowledged their joint submission, a meticulously crafted ‘Chand-Daar Kani Shawl’.

The Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Kashmir extended its congratulations to the weavers, stating that this national recognition underscores their dedication to preserving and promoting the intricate Kani weaving technique. This ancient craft, known for its complexity and artistry, is a significant part of the region’s cultural heritage.

According to a statement released by the department, the award-winning shawl exemplifies a rare Kani weaving method that relies on coded ‘Talim’ scripts to ensure precision in its execution. The intricate design of the shawl features approximately 20 different hues, meticulously blended to recreate the aesthetic of an antique masterpiece, showcasing the weavers’ profound skill and dedication to traditional artistry.

The National Handloom Award includes a citation and a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh. Officials from the department highlighted that this recognition would significantly boost the profile of Kani weaving within the broader crafts sector. They expressed optimism that such accolades could stimulate new business opportunities and enhance the marketability of this high-value traditional craft.

The department further emphasized that the remarkable craftsmanship displayed by Hajam and Wani has been instrumental in safeguarding a centuries-old tradition, bringing it wider recognition on a national platform. Their achievement is expected to serve as an inspiration to other artisans and the wider craft community, encouraging the continuation and evolution of traditional weaving practices in the region.

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