Srinagar: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Handloom Award on two master weavers from Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir in recognition of their contribution to the traditional art of Kani weaving. Kani weaving is an ancient and highly intricate handloom tapestry technique from Kashmir. Artisans use small wooden spools, known as kanis, to Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on today attended the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, where she presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and the National Handloom Awards 2025 to outstanding artisans and weavers. The awards recognise excellence in handloom weaving and honour the contribution of artisans Read More…