Craft Museum - School of Designs
| Place | Srinagar |
|---|---|
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1957 |
| Museum Type | Arts & Crafts / Heritage / Educational |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Central Market, Airport (IG) Rd, Shergarhi, Srinagar, 190009 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM (Monday to Saturday) Closed on Sundays and Government holidays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1957, the museum is a vital part of the School of Designs in Srinagar. It functions under the administrative control of the Directorate of Handicrafts, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at preserving traditional craft techniques while providing innovative design prototypes to local artisans.
General Collections
The collection includes a vast range of traditional Kashmiri handicrafts such as Papier-mâché, walnut wood carvings, Kani shawls, carpets, and copperware. It also houses rare specimens of Sozni embroidery and Namdha rugs.
Unique Historical Collections
19th Century Artifacts: Features rare 19th-century silver-alloy tumblers with enamel work and historic Sozni-embroidered pashmina samples (including a notable 1937 piece) that showcase the evolution of needlework in the valley.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy7dkJUo4mT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
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| Video Courtesy | NIFTShrinagar |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The museum is unique for its "Design Bank," which creates thousands of new designs annually to keep traditional crafts commercially viable. It is located at Kashmir Haat (Exhibition Grounds). |
| Artifacts | Kani Shawls; Antique Copper Samovars; Turquoise-ware items; Hand-knotted silk carpets; Intricate papier-mâché boxes. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 194 247 7210 +91 194 247 2065 |
| Email ID |
craftsmuseum@gmail.com dirhandicraft@yahoo.co.in |
Artifact Gallery
