We Tracked Down the Artisans Behind Kashmir’s Most Unique Crafts | Sakshi Tickoo | Baazars of India

Kashmir is known as Heaven on Earth for its breathtaking beauty, but its treasures go far beyond its mountains and valleys. Who are the artisans behind its elegant handmade creations? And what stories, traditional skills and generations of legacy live on in every piece of their craft? Introducing the first episode of Baazars of India, hosted by Sakshi Tickoo, as we journey through Kashmir’s famous Sunday market, hidden artisan workshops and unique finds that reveal the region’s rich culture and craftsmanship. Meet the artisans behind these creations, discover the skills and stories passed down through generations, and explore how traditional crafts are finding their place in a changing world. In this episode, we explore: What treasures hide in Kashmir’s Sunday market? How is a copper artisan reinventing tradition? Nine generations of silver craftsmanship How Kashmiri Carpets Are Made & Why They’re So Expensive How does paper become intricate handmade art? Why are these traditional crafts at risk? Can the next generation keep the legacy alive? How are artisans taking their crafts to the world? From the vibrant energy of the markets to the patience and precision inside the workshops, discover a different side of Kashmir through the hands and stories of its artisans. Because every craft carries a piece of its culture, and every bazaar has a story of its own. Welcome to Baazars of India, where every destination brings new discoveries, local stories and a closer look at the people who make it special. #kashmir #kashmirmarket #indianhandicrafts #baazarsofindia #sakshitickoo #kashmiriculture #kashmiricarpets #traditionalcrafts #indiatravel #humansofbombay Chapers 00:00 - Precap 00:45 - Exploring Kashmir’s Famous Sunday Market 03:16 - How a Copper Artisan Is Reinventing Tradition 05:27 - Why Kashmir’s Traditional Crafts Are at Risk 07:25 - Nine Generations of Silver Craftsmanship 12:19 - How Kashmiri Carpets Are Made & Why They’re So Expensive 17:25 - How Paper Becomes Intricate Handmade Art 19:47 - Can the Next Generation Keep These Crafts Alive? 23:28 - Closing Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram:   / officialhumansofbombay   Uncovered by Humans of Bombay:    / @humansofbombayuncovered   LinkedIn:   / humans-of-bombay   Sakshi Tickoo Instagram:   / sakshiii20   LinkedIn:   / sakshi-tickoo   About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 12 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith, and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 6M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalogue the beat of humanity, one story at a time.