Peach - Kashidakari Hand Embroidery Kota Silk Dupatta by Zahoor from Kashmir

Kashida Embroidery is one of the most ancient and traditional types of craft. It is also known as ‘Kasida’. The embroidery is done with multi-colored threads. This delicate and traditional form of art is done by the young men of Kashmir. From early time to today Kashmiri Embroidery (Kashida) has its own recognition all over the country and also around the world. It reflects the historic traditional art of the Kashmir.

Dastkar - Selected Craftspeople

From a large canvas of artisans across India, Dastkar partners to brings selected crafts-persons online on iTokri. Dastkar works with rural men and women to create indigenous crafts, the skills of which have been passed generation-to-generation. Dastkar, also a 'mela' expert, has been organizing crafts fairs across the country since two decades giving international exposure to artisans and beautiful handcrafted bliss to craft-lovers!! We at iTokri, love them for what they do!!