Design & Technical Development Workshops (DTDWS)
Sozni Pashmina Craft | National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)
Batch 01 & Batch 02
About the Workshop
The Design & Technical Development Workshops (DTDWS) are pivotal initiatives under the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP). These workshops are designed to uplift the traditional Sozni Pashmina craft by providing artisans with modern design inputs, technical training, and innovation skills, while preserving the rich heritage of Kashmiri hand embroidery.
What Matters ?
These workshops are not just skill sessions—they are platforms for transformation, empowering artisans to sustain their heritage crafts while adapting to evolving market demands. Sozni Pashmina, known for its delicate needlework and luxurious fabric, deserves the global spotlight, and DTDWS ensures it gets there
Objectives of the DTDWS
- Skill Enhancement: Training artisans on modern tools, techniques, and creative approaches while refining their existing craftsmanship.
- Design Innovation: Exposure to contemporary trends and consumer preferences helps artisans reimagine traditional designs for newer markets.
- Quality Improvement: Technical upgrades and design enhancements result in superior product quality and market-ready collections.
- Market Competitiveness: Equipping artisans to cater to both domestic and international buyers with high-quality, trend-aligned products.
- Economic Empowerment: By enabling higher-quality output and improved aesthetics, artisans gain access to better market opportunities and increased income.
Craft Focus: Sozni Pashmina
Batch 01 Venue: Chichloora
Batch 02 Venue: Goigam
Duration: 11th January 2024 to 8th February 2024
Organized By: Aymen Handicrafts Producer Company Limited
Sponsored By: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
Event Gallery (CHICHLOORA)
Event Gallery GOIGAM
