Kashmiris have failed to preserve and protect their heritage and slowly there is a decline in every sphere of life. After papermachie, carpet weaving, shawl manufacturing, and woodcarving is following the suit. Carved walnut woodwork was one of Kashmir's most important crafts and Kashmir was one of the few places where walnut craft is being done as the wood is long-lasting with a fine grain and even texture making it appealing. Kashmiri carvers were known for creating elaborate and unique designs in form of a rose, lotus, iris, bunches of grapes, pears, and chinar leaves on carved goods. Earlier, the art was groomed some 800 years back when Hazrat Syed Mir Ali Hamadani (RA) brought artsmen from Iran and Central Asia to the valley so as to impart locals in this craft for financial stability. Centuries later this distinctive heritage is dying quietly. Kashmiri carpenters and artists were famed for imprinting distinct designs on wood, used to decorate homes and old buildings with wooden doors. Decades ago there was a huge demand for woodcarving products not only within Kashmir but also from outside. However, as consumers prefer pre-made things the demand has dropped to its lowest. The artisans who have been associated with this art suffered the most as they used to get orders but now nothing is materializing for them in terms of orders. The issue is of wood cost as previously customers would get material at cheap which is now too expensive. The demand for locally manufactured wood-carved objects has declined significantly due to importing wooden goods made of foreign timber, which are also cheaper than local items. The cost has doubled which the local manufacturer cannot afford to purchase. Now imported wooden items are being imprinted by machines and are cheaper than finely crafted local products. Apart from the cost factor, there is no legacy which is owning its heritage as the children of veteran woodcarvers prefer other employment than this art or craft and are no more interested in this art. Many artisans' children shy away from carving the woods in their shops. The government and the department concerned should intervene to revive this dying heritage and support the artisans to keep the tradition alive. The handicrafts department should encourage local carpenters and budding artisans to innovate woodcarving craft and make money out of it. A cluster of wood carving segments at an art spot could attract customers to it.