From an oasis to a mirage. The rise and collapse in 19th century. Odyssey of the shawl. Artisan of the paradise. Artisans form the Vanguard.
Socialist ideas permeate the valley.
On the path of progress. Carpets, Namdas and Gabbas. Embroidery, crewel and Sozni. Papier-Mache, wood carving and other crafts. The book in its lucid style has attempted to unravel, from the very dawn of history, the story of the artisan of Kashmir on the basis of evidence and authentic reference.