Food&culture

Namda: A Dying Craft
February 13, 2025Ghulam Ahmad Dar, the last remaining Namda artisan in Monghama village, is struggling to keep the traditional craft of felted rugs alive. Once a thriving industry in South Kashmir's Pulwama district, the craft has all but disappeared due to a shortage of raw materials, a lack of skilled artisans, and the rise of modern, machine-made carpets.