Kashmir's Art Of Healing

Kashmir is reaching a moment when art can offer more than income. In many parts of the world, people turn to creative work to feel steady and connected. Kashmir's own art can grow into that space and give the same sense of relief and meaning.

Many young Kashmiris speak about stress that builds up through years of disruption, insecurity and limited opportunities. A growing number of students and counsellors say art brings ease into their days.

Spaces that allow painting, music or craftmaking often become places where people share concerns they do not express anywhere else.

These small shifts show how creative practice can open a path to emotional stability in a region that needs it.

Kashmir already holds the talent to build such a movement. What it lacks is investment that respects artisans as cultural leaders and not as low-paid workers.

Local craft clusters remain underfunded, markets lack fair pricing, and training spaces do not match the scale of the demand.

This keeps many families in financial stress and pushes young people away from craft traditions that once shaped community life.

A stronger system can change this. Programs that link artisans with design institutes, mental-health networks and global craft platforms can help Kashmir claim its place in the wider conversation about art as a tool for wellness.

Many countries now use creative work in community healing, trauma recovery and youth development. Kashmir can do the same, while also building a respected economic sector around it.

The region's art carries stories of endurance and care. If promoted with integrity, it can reach global audiences that value handmade work and seek creative forms of therapy.

This will not only support artisans but also offer young people a sense of purpose at a time when many feel directionless. A stable craft economy can strengthen families, protect heritage and bring a measure of calm into daily life.

Kashmir deserves this shift. Its art has survived strife, economic loss and political upheaval. It now deserves a chance to grow into a source of pride and healing.

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