Liyakat Ali Bhat, a Young Artisan Award recipient (2023) from Sonapah, Budgam, Kashmir, specialises in traditional Sozni embroidery. He is dedicated to preserving Kashmir's rich embroidery heritage through exceptional craftsmanship and artisan training.
Liyakat Ali Bhat is a young artisan from Sonapah, Beerwah, Budgam, Kashmir. He initially practised Tilla embroidery and later shifted to Sozni, which he primarily practises today. Recipient of the Young Artisan Award in 2023, he is dedicated to preserving Kashmir's embroidery heritage.
Tilla and Sozni are traditional Kashmiri hand embroidery crafts known for their delicate stitches and intricate floral motifs. Practised by skilled artisans, they adorn Pashmina shawls and other textiles, preserving Kashmir's rich cultural heritage through generations of exceptional craftsmanship.
Budgam, in Jammu and Kashmir, is a prominent centre for Tilla and Sozni embroidery. Skilled artisans embellish shawls, stoles, and textiles with intricate floral and paisley motifs, passing down traditional needlework techniques through generations while sustaining artisan livelihoods and preserving Kashmir’s textile heritage.
Kashmiri Sozni and Tilla embroidery adorn Pashmina and Jamawar shawls, stoles, scarves, suits, dupattas, sarees, woollen wraps, and caps. Tilla embroidery is also used on pherans, bridal wear, and traditional garments, featuring metallic threadwork. Artisans create cushion covers, wall hangings, and decorative panels.
Sozni and Tilla are traditional Kashmiri embroidery crafts passed down through generations. Inspired by Kashmir's rich cultural and royal heritage, Sozni is known for its delicate, fine needlework, while Tilla embroidery uses metallic threads to create intricate, shimmering patterns on pherans, shawls, and bridal garments. Both crafts reflect the region's artistic legacy, preserving its cultural identity through skilled craftsmanship.
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