A 3-day workshop on emerging trends in Pashmina, Seabuckthorn, and Apricots as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration will be held from November 22 -24.

The workshop is organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT Ladakh in collaboration with One District One Product (ODOP), Invest India. The workshop focused on the ‘Craft and Design Program in Pashmina Weaving’, in which a total of 22 participants were trained by a national awardee in Pashmina Kani Shawl, Fayaz Ahmad Mir.

Secretary, Saugat Biswas applauded the collaborative efforts of the Industries and Commerce Department, Ladakh and ODOP, Invest India for organising such important workshops.

While interacting with the participants, Secretary Biswas inquired about their experience of the workshop and suggestions required to take the handloom sector forward in the UT. He also directed the officers from the concerned department to procure two different looms from Kashmir. He highlighted the different aspects related to Pashmina from sourcing raw materials to the end finished product, including spinning a finer quality of yarn, diagonal weaving technique, and creating natural dyes.

The workshop was concluded by report launches of Pashmina, Seabuckthorn, and Apricot by Secretary Industries, Saugat Biswas in presence of Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Director, Industries and Commerce, Moses Kunzang.