Kani Shawl

16/08/2026

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11/08/2026

🎙️ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | National Handloom Award Winners 🏆

Kanihama, Budgam ke hunarmand Fayaz Ahmad Wani aur Manzoor Ahmad Hajam ne apni be-misaal Kani weaving ke zariye Kashmir ka naam roshan kiya aur National Handloom Award hasil kiya. 🏆🧶

Is exclusive interview mein janiye unke safar, mehnat, Kani shawl ki kala aur is prestigious award se judi unki kahani.

❤️ Kanihama ka hunar, Kashmir ka fakhr!

📍 Kanihama, Budgam, Kashmir
🧶 Kani Shawl | Traditional Handloom Craft

10/08/2026

Srinagar: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has extended heartiest congratulations to two outstanding weavers, Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani, from Kanihama, Budgam, who have been conferred with the prestigious National Handloom Award, in recognition for their contribution in the field of Kani weaving.

https://freepresskashmir.news/2026/08/09/president-murmu-honours-two-kashmiri-weavers-with-national-handloom-award-rs-2-5-lakh-prize/

09/08/2026

07/08/2026

Heartiest Congratulations to our proud artisans, Fayaz Ahmed Wani and Manzoor Ahmed Hajam, on being honoured with the National Handloom Award. Your dedication, craftsmanship, and passion have brought immense pride to Craft Village Kanihama, Kashmir, and the entire nation. Wishing you continued success in preserving our rich handloom heritage. 🇮🇳🧵

07/08/2026

National Handloom Awards 2026
Heartiest Congratulations
Fayaz Ahmed Wani
National Handloom Awardee
Manzoor Ahmed Hajam
National Handloom Awardee
Pride of Craft Village Kanihama, Kashmir

Kani weaving is believed to be an art indigenous to Kanihama and traced back to 3000 BC.This exquisite shawl was once
coveted by Mughal Kings, Sikh Maharajas and British Aristocrats. The Ain-i-Akbari records that Emperor Akbar was an avid collector of ks

07/08/2026

🧵 Happy National Handloom Day! 🇮🇳
Today, we salute the skilled artisans whose hands keep our rich weaving heritage alive. Every thread of a Kani Shawl reflects patience, dedication, tradition, and timeless craftsmanship.
From the heart of Craft Village Kanihama, Kashmir, we proudly celebrate the beauty of handloom and the artisans who preserve this priceless legacy for future generations.
Support Handloom • Support Artisans • Preserve Heritage
"Every thread tells a story. Every weave keeps our culture alive."

22/07/2026

🏆 Heartiest Congratulations! 🇮🇳
It is a matter of immense pride and joy that Shri Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Shri Manzoor Ahmad Hajam have been honoured with the prestigious National Handloom Award 2025.
Their exceptional craftsmanship, unwavering dedication, and lifelong commitment to preserving the centuries-old tradition of Kashmiri Kani Shawl weaving have brought great honour to Craft & Tourism Village Kanihama, Budgam, and to the entire Kashmir Valley.
This remarkable achievement is not only a recognition of two outstanding artisans but also a celebration of Kashmir's rich handloom heritage and the hard work of our weaving community.
May Allah bless them with continued success and inspire many more generations to keep this priceless art alive.
Congratulations once again! Proud of Kanihama. Proud of Kashmir. Proud of Indian Handloom. ❤️🇮🇳

10/07/2026

Kani Shawl Artisan Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh speaks for every weaver.

Fair wages are essential to protect Kashmir's priceless Kani Shawl heritage.