Kangra, March 19 -- A three-day "Artisan Awareness Workshop" commenced at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kangra on Wednesday, aimed at empowering artisans and promoting traditional crafts.
The workshop, inaugurated with a ceremonial lamp lighting, has brought together 52 artisans from eight craft groups across Himachal Pradesh. Participants represent a diverse range of traditional crafts, including Kullu weaving, Chamba rumal, bamboo craft, Kinnauri shawls and handloom traditions from Lahaul-Spiti.
Joint Director Deepak Rana welcomed the participants, highlighting NIFT Kangra as a vital platform for artisans to strengthen and showcase their skills. Campus Academic Coordinator Vinod Kumar Sharma emphasized aligning tra...