TRADITIONAL ARTISAN OF SILK & WOOL CARPET NATIONAL MERIT CERTIFICATE

Profile of Artist:

Ghlulam Mohd Wani weaves the silk carpets that are very light when compared to that of the staple. In spite of great difficulties faced by this industry at present this traditional heritage is till given life by the weavers like Ghulam Mohd Wani by giving immortal contribution from his side. He not merely weaves design from his mind but it is much more than that for to weave poetry into enchanting designs and everlasting beauty.. Ghulam Mohd says that the Kashmiri carpets are India's pride. The carpets are also used as wall hangings and in beddings. Each carpet is designed with a symbolic meaning where tree of life is the most common design used and also the designs influence the tradition and the culture of the particular area. Wani also weaves woollen carpets that are very well-known in Kashmir and they are called kalin. The economic condition of artisan of silk carpet is not good. Ghulam Mohd. Wani says it will be hard to convince my grand children to continue the business that my family has owned for generations.

Contact Detail:

Name:	GHULAM MOHD. WANI
Address:	Lurgam,Tehsil Aripal, District- Phulwama Jammu & Kashmir Pin -192123
Phone No:	9541191856
Whats app No:	7889325900
Email Id:	showkatwani621@gmail.com