Look Septuagenarian wood carving artisan of kashmir

Look  Septuagenarian wood carving artisan of kashmir

A video on Ghulam Nabi Dar, a famous craftsman in the art of walnut wood carving in Srinagar

Ghulam Nabi Dar of Srinagar started making wood planks at the age of 10 after leaving school due to formidable conditions.

He first started working for a local wood carving artisan, Abdul Razzaq Wangnu and later with another wood carving artisan Abdul Aziz Bhat.

Now a septuagenarian, he is still keeping the tradition alive for over five decades.

Dar is an iconic craftsman in the art of walnut wood carving in the valley. He was awarded the State Award in 1984 and the National Award in 1995.

Dar has traveled to many countries including Iraq, Germany and Thailand. Now, his son Abid Ahmed is following in his footsteps.

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