Global Conflicts and Trade Policies Threaten the Valley’s Iconic Handicrafts Srinagar, 09 April 2025: A Struggling Legacy Kashmir’s famed carpet industry, renowned for its exquisite hand-knotted silk creations, is grappling with severe challenges as global conflicts and trade policies disrupt its operations. Once a thriving sector, the industry now faces declining exports, shrinking markets, and mounting financial strain, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of artisans and exporters. Impact of Global Conflicts The Russia-Ukraine war has emerged as a major blow to Kashmir’s carpet trade. Russia, a key market for high-value…
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