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At 75, Kashmir's last Pashmina shuttle maker teaches son his craft
- At 75, Abdul Majeed Zargar stands as the lone craftsman creating traditional wooden Mukh shuttles in Kashmir.
- With years of dedicated craftsmanship, he has modernized their design for increased longevity.
- Sadly, younger generations show little interest in learning these skills.
- Now, Zargar is devoted to teaching his son, hoping to keep this vital artisan tradition alive, as its disappearance would profoundly impact Kashmir's handloom weaving heritage.
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