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SRINAGAR : City of crafts and Folk Arts

SRINAGAR -  A CITY OF CRAFTS AND FOLK Arts With its rich history, Srinagar is in the race of becoming part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in category of craft and folk arts . If it manages to get the status, the city’s image as a hub of exquisite art and craft will get a huge boost and the craft sector and whole kashmir will get a new lease of life . Dar Javed Darjaveed305@gmail.com Kashmir Valley is known for its blending of multiple cultural and rich heritages. Apart from being an important scenic city of Kashmir Valley, Srinagar is known for its geographical and historical importance. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir State, is also known worldwide for its unique handicrafts and handloom products . The splendid work of art and craft in Jammu and Kashmir makes it famous all over the world.Some kind of elegant art work is present almost in everything in Jammu and Kashmir, be it embroidery on the shawls, papier-mache and copper Ware and wood work.