Craftlore - Kashmir Craft Repository System
Initiative of Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation
Craftlore Team
Visionary Leadership Team – Driving innovation to preserve and promote global crafts.
Deputed Organization :Craftlore
Zahra Farooq has expertise in sustainable design, eco-friendly production processes, ethical materials sourcing, innovation in design, and green certification systems, helping preserve Kashmiri craftsmanship sustainably.
Zahra Farooq heads the Craft Vulnerability initiative, working to protect Kashmiri crafts from imitation by promoting green and sustainable design practices. She also introduces innovation to ensure that these traditional crafts stay competitive while maintaining their cultural integrity.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC USA
Dr. Roberts specializes in economic modeling, market research, business forecasting, craft sector economic development, and financial impact analysis, all focused on the sustainable growth of the Kashmiri craft industry.
Dr. Laura Roberts leads the Craft Economics initiative, applying her economic expertise to develop strategies that foster growth and market access for Kashmiri crafts. Her work ensures that the industry remains sustainable and economically viable in a competitive global market.
Deputed Organization :HCR Foundation
Zubair Ahmed brings expertise in policy formulation, trade and commerce legal frameworks, international trade law compliance, fair trade advocacy, and regulatory analysis.
Zubair Ahmed oversees Craft Business Evaluation and Fair Wages Monitoring, ensuring ethical practices in the craft industry. He works on creating policies that promote fair trade and transparent business operations for Kashmiri artisans.
Deputed Organization :Craftlore
Dr. Harris specializes in ethnographic research, cultural preservation, community engagement, qualitative analysis, and historical documentation, applying these skills to protect and promote Kashmiri crafts.
Dr. Emily Harris leads the Craft Profiling team, ensuring the documentation of Kashmiri crafts’ cultural and historical significance. Her work protects these crafts from counterfeit threats and ensures they remain relevant and recognized in both local and global contexts.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC USA
Dr. Jordan’s expertise includes materials testing, sustainable materials development, eco-friendly crafting techniques, environmental impact assessment, and scientific analysis of traditional materials.
Dr. Michael Jordan leads the Craft Carbon Footprint initiative, working to identify eco-friendly materials and processes for the craft industry. He ensures that sustainable practices are adopted to minimize the environmental impact of Kashmiri crafts while preserving their quality.
Deputed Organization :Prime Logic Solutions
John Miller excels in digital transformation, integrating technology into traditional industries, data analytics, e-commerce platform development, and business process automation to streamline operations for artisans.
John Miller is responsible for overseeing Craft Business Evaluation, helping artisans adopt technology that ensures transparency and growth. He integrates digital tools that facilitate the accurate evaluation of Kashmiri craft businesses while maintaining product authenticity.
Deputed Organization :Prime Logic Solutions LLC USA
Sarah Mitchell specializes in blockchain technology, secure data systems, cryptocurrency applications, smart contracts, and data privacy, ensuring secure, transparent tracking for Kashmiri crafts.
Sarah Mitchell leads the Blockchain Traceability initiative, ensuring that Kashmiri craft products are verified for authenticity. She manages the blockchain system that guarantees product traceability, offering buyers and artisans transparency and protection from counterfeiting.
Deputed Organization :Prime Logic Solutions LLC USA
Abdul Rehman excels in advanced software development, payment integrations, design, system architecture, and data-driven platforms, enabling Kashmiri artisans to connect with worldwide consumers through technology solutions.
Rehman spearheads the Craft Digital Integration Initiative, enabling Kashmiri artisans to join global online marketplaces. By implementing user-friendly platforms and secure payment solutions, he helps local producers access international demand while preserving cultural identity.
Deputed Organization :HCR Foundation
Anita Singh excels in global trade, export regulations, cutting-edge platform development solutions, market expansion strategies, B2B networking, and international logistics, ensuring smooth cross-border operations.
Anita Singh oversees Craft Export Strategy, working to help Kashmiri artisans and businesses expand into international markets. She develops strategies for global partnerships and leads efforts to secure market access for Kashmiri crafts worldwide.
Deputed Organization :DKC India Private Limited
Imran Shah excels in craft appraisal and valuation, heritage material analysis, traditional design authentication, artisan rating frameworks, and pricing standardization to ensure transparency and fair economic value for Kashmiri crafts.
Imran Shah leads the Craft Appraisal and Valuation initiative, establishing protocols for assessing the economic, cultural, and artistic value of traditional crafts. His work supports standardized pricing, combats under-valuation, and ensures artisans receive equitable compensation in both domestic and international markets.
Deputed Organization :HCR Foundation
Dr. Aamir Raina excels in craft sector economics, livelihood impact studies, informal economy analysis, policy-driven development, and socio-economic upliftment models for artisan communities.
Dr. Aamir Raina leads the Craft Socio-Economics Research Program, focusing on the economic behaviors, community dependencies, and income patterns within Kashmir’s craft sector. His work shapes inclusive policies and sustainable interventions that elevate artisan livelihoods and drive equitable economic development.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC, USA
Dr. Sophia Greene excels in forensic material testing, authentication protocols, counterfeit pattern analysis, cross-border compliance, and product traceability systems to combat craft fraud and preserve authenticity.
Dr. Sophia Greene leads the Global Anti-Counterfeit Initiative, ensuring Kashmiri crafts are protected through scientific validation and secure verification systems. Her efforts enhance consumer trust, block fraudulent exports, and support regulatory enforcement for authentic artisan-made products in global markets.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC, USA
Adv. Meher Kapoor excels in intellectual property rights, GI tag protection, copyright and trademark enforcement, cultural IP law, and international IP compliance for traditional crafts.
Meher Kapoor leads the Craft IP Protection Initiative, working to defend Kashmiri crafts from misappropriation and unauthorized use. She develops legal frameworks, strengthens GI enforcement, and ensures artisans retain ownership and recognition of their cultural and creative expressions globally.
Deputed Organization :HCR Foundation
Dr. Rafiq Ansari excels in Geographical Indication systems, rural IP frameworks, GI application processes, certification standards, and legal protection of region-specific crafts.
Dr. Rafiq Ansari leads the GI Certification and Advocacy Program, ensuring Kashmiri crafts are protected under India’s Geographical Indications regime. His efforts support the recognition, registration, and enforcement of GI rights, preserving the authenticity and market exclusivity of Kashmir’s traditional crafts.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC, USA
Daniel Brooks excels in global trade compliance, export documentation, customs regulations, import logistics, and international distribution strategies tailored for traditional craft markets.
Daniel Brooks leads the Import-Export Enablement Program, streamlining the global movement of Kashmiri crafts through regulatory alignment and efficient logistics. His work ensures hassle-free cross-border trade, expands market access, and empowers artisans to participate in international commerce confidently and compliantly.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC, USA
Sana Irfan excels in digital archiving, metadata structuring, open-source frameworks, repository scalability, and multilingual database design for cultural and craft documentation.
Sana Irfan leads the Craftlore Repository Infrastructure, building scalable, searchable systems to preserve and present Kashmiri craft knowledge. Her work ensures version-controlled, API-accessible archives that support artisans, researchers, and institutions globally through trusted digital access.
Deputed Organization :De Koshur Crafts LLC, USA
Alex Romero excels in metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, digital preservation, multilingual taxonomy design, and linked data integration for heritage archives.
Alex Romero manages Craftlore’s metadata and records architecture, ensuring structured, discoverable, and interoperable entries across global databases. His work guarantees accurate cataloging, searchability, and data consistency to uphold the integrity of Kashmiri craft documentation
Deputed Organization :HCR Foundation
Uzma Jan excels in cultural data modeling, semantic tagging, backend integration, version-controlled systems, and secure access protocols for heritage tech platforms.
Uzma Jan co-develops the CraflLore Repository’s backend systems, focusing on data precision, access control, and real-time performance. Her work supports traceability, craft vulnerability documentation, and seamless integration with global cultural archives.