Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 8: A week-long exhibition on the architectural epigraphy of early modern Kashmir started today at the Kashmir Art Emporium, witnessing an impressive attendance from different sections of society, especially youth.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Shakil Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), and attended by the Director of Handicrafts, Kashmir, Mehmood Shah.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the event, Prof. Romshoo said that the motive of the exhibition is to create awareness among various sections of society about Kashmir’s rich architectural heritage.
“Be it epigraphy or calligraphy, Kashmir is rich in it; all we want to achieve through this exhibition is to create awareness about some of these aspects of the rich cultural heritage that we have,” he said.
He added that the exhibition showcases epigraphs dating back to the 14th century up until the recent past. “It is important knowledge for the common masses because, apart from Kashmir being known for its beauty, there is cultural and political heritage, which has been given prominence here.”
Romshoo also stressed the promotion of heritage tourism, noting that there is a need for mass awareness about it, coupled with the conservation and restoration of the heritage available.
The exhibition was organized jointly by the Department of Handicrafts, Kashmir, and IUST, with the sole motive of reintroducing the architectural epigraphy of Kashmir with context and content to society, especially youth.
Director of Handicrafts, Mehmood Shah, informed that the week-long exhibition has been held as part of the department’s ‘Know Your Artisan’ initiative. He also stated that in the next few months, Srinagar city is going to be the ‘World Craft City’.
A young visitor at the exhibition, Rubab, expressed her excitement while noting the importance of such events, which make youngsters familiar with their rich history.
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