Fayaz Ahmad is a National Award-winning master artisan with nearly 40 years of experience in traditional Kani shawl weaving. Carrying forward generations of Kashmiri heritage, he creates intricate pashmina shawls using the traditional Kani technique, preserving its distinctive motifs and craftsmanship.
Fayaz Ahmad is a National Award-winning master artisan with nearly forty years of experience in traditional Kani shawl hand-weaving. Carrying forward a rich generational heritage, he practices his ancestral craft, dedicating his life to preserving Kashmiri handloom traditions.
Kani weaving is a complex twill-tapestry method used to craft delicately patterned pashmina shawls. Named after the eyeless wooden bobbins (kani) used to wind colored weft threads, the craft produces distinct geometric and floral motifs, carrying a historic legacy of royal court patronage.
Kanihama, located along the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway in Budgam, is the historic birthplace of Kani shawl weaving. Named after the kani spool, this craft village is home to award-winning artisan families. It sits close to Yusmarg, Tosa Maidan and Srinagar's iconic Dal Lake.
The range includes hand-woven suits, pherans, sarees, Kani shawls, wraps, and stoles renowned for intricate patterns woven directly into the fabric using small wooden spools
Rooted in eastern India, Sabai grass craft began as a traditional practice of twisting wild natural fibers into durable everyday ropes. Over time, artisans refined these age-old techniques into fine handweaving, turning a resilient local grass into sustainable, handcrafted decor that preserves cultural heritage and supports rural artisan families.
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