Biggest Carpet Made in Kashmir Video: Local Artisans Craft Intricate Masterpiece Weighing Over 1600 Kgs, Taking 20 Artists 8 Years To Complete
Kashmiri craftsmen are making the country proud! A team of artisans from the state have created an intricate masterpiece. They have crafted the biggest carpet ever made in Kashmir for export. This impressive carpet measures 72 by 40 feet, contains 370 crore knots, weighs 1600 kilograms, and took 20 craftsmen 8 years to complete.
Srinagar is renowned for its scenic beauty and picturesque locales. Recently, it was recognised as one of the most creative cities in the world, a title that the artisans of Kashmir are proudly upholding. Yes, Kashmiri craftsmen are making the country proud! A team of artisans from the state have created an intricate masterpiece. They have crafted the largest carpet ever made in Kashmir for export. This impressive carpet measures 72 by 40 feet, contains 370 crore knots, weighs 1600 kilograms, and took 20 craftsmen eight years to complete. The entire carpet industry in the Kashmir Valley takes pride in this creation. The intricate weaving was guided by two experienced craftsmen, Fayaz Ahmed Shah and Abdul Gaffar Sheikh, whose dedication ensured that the carpet was successfully completed. World’s Largest Handmade Carpet: Kashmiri Artisans Weave 2880 Sq Ft Handmade Carpet (Watch Video).
Biggest Carpet in Kashmir
Biggest carpet made in Kashmir for export. It’s 72 x40 feet with 37 crore knots weighing 1600 kgs and it took 20 craftsmen 8 years to make. Delighted to interact with master artisan Fayaz Ahmed Shah. Phenomenal craftsmanship. pic.twitter.com/eHrHsvn0P6
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