Huge Handmade Carpet in Srinagar

SRINAGAR, INDIA - 2024/04/25: Workers are stretching the largest carpet on a path near the Hazratbal shrine to let it dry in the sun. Following Srinagar's recognition as one of the most creative cities globally, Kashmir's artisans are striving to live up to this prestigious title. In the village of Wayil in North Kashmir's Kralpora region, a team of Kashmiri artisans has unveiled a masterpiece hailed as Asia's largest handcrafted carpet. This hand-knotted Kashmiri carpet measures an impressive 72 feet by 40 feet, covering a vast area of 2,880 square feet. It took more than 25 artisans over eight years to complete this extraordinary piece. The entire carpet industry in the Kashmir valley takes immense pride in this achievement. The intricate weaving of this exceptional carpet was overseen by two seasoned veterans of the craft, Fayaz Ahmed Shah and Abdul Gaffar Sheikh, whose steadfast dedication ensured the completion of this monumental work despite numerous challenges. (Photo by Idrees Abbas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)