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Looms of the valley
Kashmir's weaving industry and its current challenges through the life and times of the kani shawl
2 min read21 Jul 2015Looms of the valley
One of the most complex and colourful of Indian weaves, the Kani got GI status in 2008. As a symbol of Indian craftsmanship, the Kani shawl finds pride of place in the world's finest museumfrom the V&A in London, the Muse des Arts Dcoratifs in Paris, to the Met in New York. Three decades ago, Kani weaving was on the verge of disappearing. It has now made a slow comeback, but still struggles against mechanisation, low wages, and other troubles.
11 Jul 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared