Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Srinagar, Aug 4: Jammu & Kashmir has secured national recognition as Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani of Kanihama, Budgam, have been selected for the National Handloom Award 2025 for their exceptional craftsmanship in weaving the renowned Chanddar Kani Shawl.
The prestigious award will be presented by the President of India during the National Handloom Day celebrations on August 7 in New Delhi. Instituted by the Ministry of Textiles under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), the award honours outstanding excellence in preserving, promoting and advancing India’s handloom heritage.
This year, a total of 22 awardees, including 3 Sant Kabir Handloom Awardees and 19 National Handloom Awardees, have been selected from across the country. The recognition highlights Kashmir’s centuries-old weaving tradition and reinforces the global reputation of its world-famous Kani shawls.
