"Local artisans"

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10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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10 May 2026

Abdul Salam Kumar, a Kashmiri Muslim potter, works clay to make a Tumbaknari, also known as Tumbaknaer, a traditional Kashmiri musical drum, at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 10, 2026. The traditional pottery craft in Kashmir faces challenges due to changing lifestyles, declining demand, and the rise of machine-made products, affecting the livelihood of local artisans. Despite these challenges, some families continue to preserve the centuries-old craft, passing their skills from one generation to the next. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds cultural significance, with the Tumbaknari playing a central role in expressing emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by women, the Tumbaknari has roots traced back to Central Asia but has been cherished in Kashmir for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a sound that complements vocals.

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#13632447

26 Apr 2026

Pottery Square premises in Bhaktapur, Nepal, are seen on April 26, 2026, where rows of clay pots are laid out to dry as artisans continue the centuries-old tradition of pottery making. The historic square, located in the heart of Bhaktapur--an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site--remains a vibrant center of daily craft activity, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy in clay, wood, metal, and stone. Pottery has been an integral part of Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and the craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

Pottery Square premises in Bhaktapur, Nepal, are seen on April 26, 2026, where rows of clay pots are laid out to dry as artisans continue the centuries-old tradition of pottery making. The historic square, located in the heart of Bhaktapur--an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site--remains a vibrant center of daily craft activity, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage and artistic legacy in clay, wood, metal, and stone. Pottery has been an integral part of Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and the craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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#13632450

26 Apr 2026

Clay pots made by visitors and tourists dry at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Participants engage in hands-on pottery experiences, shaping clay for a small fee and keeping their creations as souvenirs, a practice gaining popularity in Nepal. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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#13632438

26 Apr 2026

Sajan Prajapati, a Nepalese potter, shapes clay pots at his workshop in Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, on April 26, 2026. The traditional craft is part of a small-scale pottery industry in the historic city, known for its cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been integral to Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families. The craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

Sajan Prajapati, a Nepalese potter, shapes clay pots at his workshop in Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, on April 26, 2026. The traditional craft is part of a small-scale pottery industry in the historic city, known for its cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been integral to Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families. The craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

Sajan Prajapati, a Nepalese potter, shapes clay pots at his workshop in Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, on April 26, 2026. The traditional craft is part of a small-scale pottery industry in the historic city, known for its cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been integral to Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families. The craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

Sajan Prajapati, a Nepalese potter, shapes clay pots at his workshop in Pottery Square, Bhaktapur, on April 26, 2026. The traditional craft is part of a small-scale pottery industry in the historic city, known for its cultural heritage and craftsmanship. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been integral to Bhaktapur's history for generations, with skills passed down through families. The craft is especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

A tourist participates in a hands-on pottery experience at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Visitors can try shaping clay for a small fee and keep their handmade pots as souvenirs, a practice gaining popularity in Nepal. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

A tourist participates in a hands-on pottery experience at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Visitors can try shaping clay for a small fee and keep their handmade pots as souvenirs, a practice gaining popularity in Nepal. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

A tourist participates in a hands-on pottery experience at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Visitors can try shaping clay for a small fee and keep their handmade pots as souvenirs, a practice gaining popularity in Nepal. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

A tourist participates in a hands-on pottery experience at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Visitors can try shaping clay for a small fee and keep their handmade pots as souvenirs, a practice gaining popularity in Nepal. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and artistry in wood, metal, stone, and clay. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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26 Apr 2026

A visitor participates in a hands-on pottery experience, shaping clay for a small fee and keeping their handmade pots as souvenirs, at Pottery Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 26, 2026. Bhaktapur, an ancient town in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its temples, fine architecture, and wood, metal, stone, and clay artistry. Pottery has been an integral part of the city's history for generations, with skills passed down through families, and remains a key aspect of its traditional craftsmanship, especially highlighted during the Tihar festival when earthen lamps and vessels are widely used and displayed.

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