Kashmir

Kashmir is a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The term Kashmir historically described the valley just to the south of the westernmost end of the Himalayan range. Politically, however, the term 'Kashmir' describes a much larger area which includes the regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Economy

Historically, Kashmir came into economic limelight when the world famous Cashmere wool was exported to other regions and nations. Kashmiris are well adept at knitting and making shawls, silk carpets, rugs, kurtas and pottery. Kashmir is home to the finest saffron in the world - the Kashmir/Indian saffron. Efforts are on to export the naturally grown fruits and vegetables as organic foods mainly to the middle east. It has traditionally been a holy site for various religions like, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. Along with pilgrimage, since the dawn of the 20th century, it also became a favourite tourist spot until the spurt of tensions in the 1990s.

Related Topics:
Cashmere - Knitting - Shawls - Kurta - Saffron - Organic food - Middle east - 20th century - 1990s

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The economy was badly damaged by the 2005 Indian Subcontinent earthquake which resulted in over three thousand deaths.

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