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The Kanishawl design is created by manipulation of tiny wooden sticks called tujis. Such is the artistry that it takes two weavers six months to make one shawl. 

The state  government, with help from the central government is  trying to create domestic & overseas market for Kashmiri shawl.


Indigenous to Budgam, Bandpather is the most popular face of Kashmiri folk-art. Even now the bhands can be seen performing at Wathura.It is traditional bastion in Chadoora.


In a bid to revive the  the age-old culture of folk music, Budgam was in the forefront in organizing cultural shows in the district. Kanishawl the piece d:art of Kashmiri shawls is made in a tiny hamlet of Kanihama, from where it derives its name.

The Budgam craftsmen have great mastery in creating household  items from willow-wicker such as the  ubiquitous small earthen firepot, Kangri,and the quintessential baskets et al.