Srinagar, Nov. 27 -- Two master craftsmen have brought glory to Kashmir by winning the prestigious National Award in the handicrafts category.
The announcement of the awards was made recently by the union Ministry of Textiles.
Manzoor Ahmad Khan, from Rainawari and Khawaja Nazir Ali, from Alamgiri Bazar, Srinagar, would be conferred the National Award by President Droupadi Murmu for excellence in the field of hand-knotted carpet weaving and sozni embroidery at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 9.
An official of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, congratulated the two master craftsmen for bringing laurels to Kashmir Handicrafts, which are famous for its intricate designs and vibrant colours all over the world.
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