Blending tradition with technology, IICT digitizes 560 old carpet designs
SRINAGAR, MARCH 29, KDC: In order to prevent loss of treasure trove of yore and safeguard cultural heritage, the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has successfully digitized 560 carpet designs in the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), here. An estimated 1000 traditional carpet designs, each characterized by unique patterns, sizes and knots, are historically … Read more