About Kashmir Arts Emporium
Kashmir Arts Emporium, also known as Kashmir Government Arts Emporium, is a government-run handicraft showroom on Residency Road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It serves as a central outlet for authentic Kashmiri handicrafts including Pashmina shawls, hand-knotted carpets, papier-mâché, wood carving and crewel embroidery. Notable for fixed government prices and quality assurance, it provides visitors a reliable place to view and purchase traditional crafts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large multi-storey government showroom with organized display sections for different crafts such as carpets, shawls, papier-mâché items, walnut wood carvings and chain-stitch embroidery. The interior is arranged as a retail emporium with staff to explain craft techniques and product details. The building is located on Residency Road in central Srinagar, easily accessible from Lal Chowk, with a formal shopping environment and fixed-price sales.
Key highlights
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Government-run emporium offering authentic, certified Kashmiri handicrafts at fixed prices
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Wide collection of Pashmina and Shahtoosh shawls, hand-knotted silk and wool carpets
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Exquisite papier-mâché, walnut wood carving and crewel embroidered products
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Central location on Residency Road near Lal Chowk in Srinagar
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