Kashmiri Artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi Wins National Award 2025 for Carpet Weaving

19 October, 2026

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Key Aspect	Details
Award Recipient	Rafiq Ahmed Sofi (master artisan from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir).
Award Conferred	National Award 2025 in Hand-Knotted Carpet category by Union Ministry of Textiles.
Recognition Basis	Excellence in traditional Kashmiri carpet weaving; honored for a carpet featuring floral motifs, architectural patterns, and calligraphy.
Geographical Indication (GI)	Kashmiri carpets received GI tag in 2016, safeguarding their origin and craftsmanship.

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