Urfana Amin Moharken uses waste materials, such as cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, and old newspapers, as teaching aids for mathematics and science. She has also developed a joyful learning curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education, which was implemented by the State Institute of Education.

Urfana Amin Moharken uses waste materials, such as cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, and old newspapers, as teaching aids for mathematics and science. She has also developed a joyful learning curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education, which was implemented by the State Institute of Education.

The Khatamband wooden ceiling is one of the legacies of Kashmir’s traditional architecture. The beautifully handcrafted ceilings, replete with motifs, was a common feature of all buildings in the region, be it palaces, shrines, mosques, homes of nobles, and even houseboats. Khatamband craft is making a comeback after a slump, giving hope to Kashmiri craftsmen.

The Khatamband wooden ceiling is one of the legacies of Kashmir’s traditional architecture. The beautifully handcrafted ceilings, replete with motifs, was a common feature of all buildings in the region, be it palaces, shrines, mosques, homes of nobles, and even houseboats. Khatamband craft is making a comeback after a slump, giving hope to Kashmiri craftsmen.

Namdas, the coarse, sheep-wool floor rugs can be found in almost every Kashmiri household. But, Namda weavers are on a decline. Farooq Ahmad Khan, a 40-year-old weaver, is using a new nano-felt technique to make the Namda craft more versatile.

Namdas, the coarse, sheep-wool floor rugs can be found in almost every Kashmiri household. But, Namda weavers are on a decline. Farooq Ahmad Khan, a 40-year-old weaver, is using a new nano-felt technique to make the Namda craft more versatile.