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Is the Long-Term Growth of Jammu and Kashmirs Handicraft Exports Giving Way to Structural Fragility?

by Ruqaya Akhter Jammu and Kashmirs handicraft exports show decades of growth led by carpets and shawls, but rising volatility, limited diversification and external shocks highlight structural vulnerabilities For decades, handicrafts have remained one of Jammu and Kashmirs most distinctive economic sectors, combining cultural heritage with employment generation and export potential. The export data for []