Kashmiri artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani receiving the National Handloom Award from President Droupadi Murmu for their Chanddar Kani Shawls.

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Jammu Kashmir artisans win National Handloom Awards for traditional crafts

Artisans Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani from Jammu and Kashmir stood before President Droupadi Murmu, accepting the National Handloom Award for their exquisite Chanddar Kani Shawls, reported

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