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Trainee artisans, women, prepare a gabba, the traditional Kashmiri rag, inside a training center in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 18 December 2024. Many Kashmiri women artisans engage in colorful embroidery of gabba, the handmade Kashmiri winter rugs, crafted from wool or a blend of wool and cotton. This embroidery technique, passed down through generations, involves skilled women artisans employing a hooked needle to create patterns and motifs on the gabba’s surface. The traditional techniques employed in their creation not only preserve cultural heritage but also promote eco-friendly practices, resonating with contemporary sensibilities. (Photo by Farooq Khan/EPA/EFE)
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