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Namda Art of Kashmir

Santhosh Kumar 16/07/2023

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Source: PIB
The Namda Art of Kashmir
A dying craft
Revived through the Skill India project
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Training received by candidates
Approximately 2,200 candidates
From six districts of Jammu and Kashmir
Project implementation
In collaboration with local industry partners
Illustrates the power of public-private partnerships
In driving skill development
In driving economic growth
Usage
Example for Skill development questions
About Namda art
A traditional Kashmiri craft
Involves creating felted carpets
Using sheep wool
Using hand embroidery
Origin
16th century
Introduced by a Sufi saint named Shah-e-Hamdan
Uses of Namda rugs
Provide warmth
Used as floor coverings and home decor

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