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Sanad VerifiedGhulam Mohammad Najar
5th Generation · Walnut Wood Carving
Habbakadal, Srinagar
Uses only century-old walnut wood. His chisels were forged by his great-grandfather.
Hunarmand · Living craft
Kashmiri walnut is harvested from trees a century or older. The grain holds an undercut depth no other wood will. The chisels are inherited; the patterns are memorised; the workshop smells of resin and woodsmoke.
3 verified masters · workshops year-round
Three living masters
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5th Generation · Walnut Wood Carving
Habbakadal, Srinagar
Uses only century-old walnut wood. His chisels were forged by his great-grandfather.
4th Generation · Walnut Wood Carving
Sopore, Baramulla
Specialises in undercutting — a technique where the carved layer floats free of the base wood.
3rd Generation · Walnut Wood Carving
Kreeri, Baramulla
Carves architectural panels. His work is in 3 heritage havelis in Srinagar's old city.