Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Lives behind the Luxurious Threads: Beleaguered Sustainability of Kashmirs Pashmina Artisans Subject The topic of the resource cashmere; embroidery; Kashmir art and craft; Kashmir haat; Kashmir pashmina artisans; narratives Description An account of the resource Kashmir pashmina, sometimes referred to as "cashmere, in the West, is one of the most valuable cultural artifacts Kashmir has offered for centuries, and continues to be sought after. The fine pure pashmina has maintained its luxury status for centuries and is still a symbol of elegance in the international markets. The pashmina shawl is not just popular for its fiber, but also for the elegant embroidery stitched in myriad colors by skilled artisans. Despite this international acclaim, the pashmina artisans dwell in impoverished conditions and face the ever-growing challenges of power looms. This research article is a study of the social and economic barriers that contribute to the dire living conditions of the active Kashmiri pashmina artisans. Along with examining the deteriorating work condition of the artisans, this paper also looks at how these circumstances have a long-lasting impact on the pashmina shawl industry, thus leading to the degradation of an art form altogether. Finally, this paper studies the declining living conditions of the pashmina artisans by analyzing the data collected through a qualitative study incorporating cultural mapping tools like interviews, personal narratives, and literature review. The sample for the study was collected from Kashmir Haat, Srinagar, Kashmir by the researcher through interviews and discussions. 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor &amp; Francis Group. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bhat T.; Mathews S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Textile: The Journal of Cloth and Culture, Vol-22, No. 2, pp. 468-480. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Taylor and Francis Ltd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/14759756.2023.2267333" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/14759756.2023.2267333</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180178031&amp;doi=10.1080%2F14759756.2023.2267333&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3f55f7a0e854930d62a9dc01a5f8a4d3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180178031&amp;doi=10.1080%2f14759756.2023.2267333&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=3f55f7a0e854930d62a9dc01a5f8a4d3</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 14759756 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bhat T.; Mathews S., Department of English and Cultural Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India