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Source-This post on World Crafts Council International has been created based on the article “Srinagar vies for global craft city tag as World Craft Council International team tours craft clusters” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2024.
Why in the news?
The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has chosen Srinagar to map its craft clusters before it’s officially nominated as the World Craft City (WCC) from India this year
About World Crafts Council International
| Aspect | Details |
| Description | It is a Kuwait-based organisation working on the recognition and preservation of traditional crafts across the globe. |
| Founders | It was founded by Ms. Aileen Osborn Vanderbilt Webb, Ms. Margaret M. Patch, and Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay at the 1st World Crafts Council General Assembly in New York on June 12, 1964 |
| Objective | To strengthen the status of crafts in cultural and economic life. |
| Functions | 1) It promotes fellowship among craftspersons by offering them encouragement, help, and advice. 2) It fosters and assists cultural exchange through conferences, international visits, research study, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and other activities. |
| Status with UNESCO | Since its inception, it has been affiliated with UNESCO under Consultative Status for many years. |
About the World Craft City Programme
Description-It is a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2014 by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International).
Objective-To recognize the pivotal role played by the local authorities, craftspeople, and communities in cultural, economic, and social development worldwide.
Indian cities-Under these initiatives Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mammalapuram (Tamil Nadu) and Mysore have been added as craft cities from India.
Significance for Srinagar-Being listed in the WCC will bring attention to Srinagar’s crafts and showcase its ancient techniques to the world.
Note-Kashmir Craft
It is mostly influenced by Central Asian countries, which are in the list of the WCC.
Read more-Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir
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