Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- There are things whose value cannot be measured by price alone. A Kashmiri Pashmina, a Kani shawl, a piece of Sozni embroidery, a walnut-wood carving, a papier-mache masterpiece, a hand-knotted carpet, a Namda or a Gabba is one of them. Because behind every such creation lies something far greater than a finished product, it carries the patience of an artisan, the memory of generations, the fragrance of Kashmir's culture and the story of a civilisation expressed through human hands.Kashmir's handicrafts are therefore not merely an industry; they are a living heritage. Preserving them means protecting not only traditional designs and techniques, but also the artisans, their livelihoods, their dignity and the cultural i...