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J&K’s handloom sales fall with fake Pashmina making the rounds

Jammu & Kashmir’s handicraft and handloom sectors are facing falling sales. The handloom sector in J&K is centuries old and known for its specialized weaving of fabrics like Pashmina, raffal, silk saris and cotton items. The industry occupies a significant place in the socio-economic structure of J&K. From weaving fine designs on carpets to...

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Heavy snowfall affects pashmina production

Heavy snow has killed nearly 25,000 pashmina goats in the Himalayas this year, affecting the production of silky cashmere wool used to make high-end scarves. Thousands of nomads rear the goats in the inhospitable terrain of northwestern region of Ladakh. According to officials these goats have starved to death in the Changthang region of Ladakh...

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Now Pashmina gets authenticity label

After the Central Silk Board unveiled a new ‘Silkmark’ for silk products to keep a check on authenticity of the product, now famous handmade Kashmiri Pashmina shawls will carry a secure fusion label (SFL) with an identity (ID) number. This can be used by a buyer to check its genuineness anywhere in the world. The SFL, which will look like any...