Srinagar – ‘World Craft City’ by World Crafts Council

June 24, 2024

Srinagar, the largest city of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently been designated as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, shared this honor on social media.

Significance of the Award

The fact that Srinagar is known as a “World Craft City” shows how skilled and dedicated the people who work there are. Their traditional craftsmanship and skills have not only made their culture richer but they are also admired around the world. The goal of this award is to honor and protect the wide range of crafts that are unique to Srinagar.

Impact on Local Community and Economy

Being named a “World Craft World” is likely to have a big effect on Srinagar’s business. It is expected that the award will bring in more tourists, which will help local businesses and the sale of traditional crafts. This recognition is also seen as an inspiration for the young people in the area, pushing them to learn and keep up with traditional crafts. For Srinagar, being named a “World Craft City” by the World Crafts Council is a very important moment in its past. It not only recognizes the skilled craftspeople in the area, but it also makes Srinagar known around the world as a place where beautiful crafts are made. This recognition looks like it will help both cultural understanding and business growth in the area.

About World Crafts Council

Aileen Osborn Webb started the non-profit World Crafts Council (WCC) in 1964 to promote and encourage craftsmanship around the world. It was created after talks between foreign craft representatives in New York City, which led to its joining UNESCO. The WCC is split into five areas: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Its main office is in Belgium. Amazingly, the WCC has named more than 40 towns around the world “Cities of Crafts.” It changed its name to World Crafts Council International in 2020 because of new rules.

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