The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, held a vibrant two-day Trainee Products’ Sale at Numaish Gah, drawing massive footfall and generating ₹12.13 lakh in just 12 hours of sales.

According to a departmental spokesman, 11 stalls displayed handcrafted products made by trainees from 432 centres under the department and the Massive Carpet Scheme (MSC). Items included crewel embroidery, hand-knotted carpets, papier-mâché, willow wicker, copperware Kandakari, Sozni and Kani shawls, and traditional Namda and Gabba rugs.
District Srinagar topped the earnings with ₹4.27 lakh, while MSC carpets registered ₹3 lakh. Other districts also reported healthy sales: Bandipora ₹46,000; Ganderbal ₹1.20 lakh; Baramulla ₹35,000; Anantnag ₹55,000; Budgam ₹1.10 lakh; Shopian ₹36,600; Pulwama ₹55,000; Kupwara ₹7,350; and Kulgam ₹21,000.
Officials said the strong revenue generation reflects how government funds are being effectively channelled back into craft development. More importantly, the event boosted confidence among trainee artisans, showcasing their potential to carry forward Kashmir’s rich handicraft legacy.
The impressive turnout and sales, the spokesman added, reaffirm public support for skill development and rehabilitation initiatives in the Valley’s craft sector.