Livelihood of Kashmiri Handicraft Artisans
Challenges and Prospects
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11447481 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mehak Majeed (0000-0003-3160-1987, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, India, corresponding author), Arshika Muzaffar (Islamic University of Science and Technology, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, India) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 253-266 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | South Asia Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0262-7280 • E-ISSN: 1741-3141 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/02627280251347981 |
| OpenAlex | W4412810706 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
The handicraft sector has over time begun to be identified as one of the vital sectors of the economy in Jammu & Kashmir. The main stakeholders within this sector are highly skilled artisans who produce a range of different handicraft items, sold all over the world. In the modern era, however, more than before, this industry has been plagued by the role and intervention of intermediaries and middlemen. They extract most of the profits, leaving the artisans with only semi-starvation wages. This article discusses the nature and characteristics of this important sector and empirically evaluates the contemporary position of artisans working within this industry. Our research relies on extensive fieldwork and ethnographic case studies to analyse the sector’s predicaments and, based on the research results, proceeds to recommend a set of revival strategies to ensure a safe future for the handicraft sector in Jammu and Kashmir
Agriculture · Archaeology · Business · Geography · Handicraft · Kashmiri · Livelihood · Sociology · Belt and Road Initiative · Indian Economic and Social Development · South Asian Studies and Conflicts
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
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| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |