Nomination dossier of Srinagar as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and folk art

Project Scope: To prepare the dossier for Srinagar as ‘City of Crafts’ to join the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities.

Client: Project Implementation Unit I & CD, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir

Project Brief: The project is in Joint Venture with INTACH Jammu and Kashmir Chapter. The dossier focusses on seven crafts from Srinagar which include papier-mache, pashmina, khatamband, woodwork, pinjrakari (latticework), ari and metal craft. Besides three other crafts from the outskirts will also be included in the document.
As part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network,Srinagar can showcase its rich and vibrant creative heritage on a global platform and foster meaningful dialogues with Creative Cities. The Network is an opportunity for Srinagar to encourage innovation and build local capacity and access a wide range of creative resources and knowledge. Srinagaris the city of t of creative traditions and can make a significant contribution to the Creative Cities Network by sharing its wide ranging skills and experiences.

Project Cost: NA
Project duration: April, 2019 onward
Project Status: Ongoing