Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- Jammu and Kashmir's textile and tapestry tradition has had a glorious past and over generations been very popular. For example, we can refer to Kani shawls or the Amlikar needle work. Even today, Kashmir's skilled weavers are much sought after for their hand-woven textile products.

Under the present UT dispensation, a concerted effort is being made to develop specialised clusters with the aim of reviving traditional industries, promoting capacity building, enhancing skills and generating jobs.The J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) has established this Rs.4.50 crore cluster under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).The gradually vanishing breed of Indian artisans in general...