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Wasim Nabi

Political uncertainty in Kashmir brings pashmina weavers’ looms to a grinding halt Enterprise

Kashmir: Pashmina weavers’ looms come to a grinding halt

Besides the increasing number of power looms, financial exploitation by middlemen and ill health following the back-breaking work on the wheel is forcing women spinners to take up alternative jobs like in offices. This is hurting Pashmina weaving

By Wasim Nabi
Feb 21, 2020 09:00 IST 5 Min read
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