Exhibition showcasing finest of Kashmir Handicrafts inaugurated at Gulmarg, Kashmir

Srinagar, May 21 (UNI) Kashmir’s famous resort Gulmarg is playing host to a “craft mela”, a unique handicraft & handloom exhibition showcasing the exquisite art and craft of Kashmir.
The exhibition has been put together by the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms Kashmir in collaboration with Gulmarg Development Authority, an official spokesman said
The Director Handicrafts & Handlooms Kashmir Tariq Ahmad Zargar inaugurated the exhibition in presence of the Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority and other officers of the various Departments.
Speaking on the occasion Zargar said the exhibition would give artisans a suitable marketing platform to sell their beautiful products directly to the buyers and will give the tourists visiting Gulmarg Kashmir an opportunity to get a glimpse of the rich art and craft of Kashmir.
The Director said this exhibition will appeal to the connoisseur and the consumer alike as skilled artisans have been giving creative expression to their rich folklore through this medium from centuries.
The special attraction of the ongoing exhibition that is attracting the visitors is the diverse range of genuine crafts that have been put to display and sale in the lush green meadows of Gulmarg.
The 10-day exhibition will showcase the finest crafts from Kashmir including Pashmina, Kani, carpets and other crafts.
Gulmarg Exhibition is the 9th physical exhibition of the year 2022 that has been organized by the Department of H&H Kashmir within the UT this year.